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Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care,Used
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Providing a solid foundation in sonography, Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care, 3rd Edition prepares you to succeed in the classroom and in practice. It describes the origins and evolution of diagnostic medical sonography, and includes proven study techniques such as note taking, effective listening, and testtaking strategies. Addressing the clinical environment, this book covers topics such as taking a patient's vital signs, safety considerations, body mechanics, patient transfer, infection control, emergency procedures, and assisting patients with special needs. Career discussions include the sonographer's role in various clinical settings, ethics and professionalism, and job search and interview techniques. Written by expert sonographer Marveen Craig, Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care points you toward a sound future in sonography. Scanning protocols for the four major clinical specialty exams detail what constitutes a complete sonographic examination.Thorough, stepbystep presentation of patient care in a sonography setting teaches you how to perform basic medical techniques and interact with patients.Sonographer Safety Issues chapter explains how to scan with proper scanning technique and posture to avoid repetitivemotion musculoskeletal injuries.Note boxes add information on applying concepts to the clinical setting.HIPAA information provides the knowledge you need to comply with federal law.Objectives and key terms introduce each chapter's important content.Chapter summaries simplify study and review by recapping the most important points.Glossary of Spanish phrases covers common instructions for better communication with Spanishspeaking patients. Updated scanning protocols for the four major clinical specialty exams ensure that you are wellprepared for clinical practice.Updated instrumentation information and photos introduce the equipment you will be using during training and in clinical practice.Endofchapter critical thinking questions help in applying chapter content to realitybased scenarios.Professional Organizations and Agencies appendix furthers your career with a listing of influential organizations and agencies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care? A: The book covers essential topics such as patient vital signs, safety considerations, body mechanics, patient transfer, infection control, emergency procedures, and special needs assistance, along with career discussions relevant to sonographers.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author of Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care is M. Robert deJong, who holds multiple credentials including RDMS, RDCS, RVT, and FSDMS.
- Q: What is the edition and publication date of this book? A: This is the 3rd edition of Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care, published on May 31, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care have? A: The textbook contains a total of 320 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in sonography? A: Yes, the book provides a solid foundation in sonography, making it suitable for beginners as well as those preparing for advanced practice.
- Q: What study techniques does the book recommend? A: The book includes proven study techniques such as note taking, effective listening, and test-taking strategies to help students succeed.
- Q: Does this book include information on HIPAA compliance? A: Yes, Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care provides essential information regarding HIPAA compliance to help students understand federal laws.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or images included in the book? A: Yes, the book features updated instrumentation information and photos that introduce the equipment used in training and clinical practice.
- Q: What resources are available for Spanish-speaking patients in this book? A: The book includes a glossary of Spanish phrases that covers common instructions to improve communication with Spanish-speaking patients.
- Q: Does Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care include critical thinking questions? A: Yes, the book features end-of-chapter critical thinking questions that help students apply chapter content to real-life scenarios.