PART I: Introduction to Limited Radiography 1. Role of the Limited X-ray Machine Operator 2. Introduction to Radiographic Equipment 3. Basic Mathematics for Limited Operators PART II: X-ray Science 4. Basic Physics for Radiography 5. X-ray Production 6. X-ray Circuit and Tube Heat Management 7. Principles of Exposure and Image Quality 8. Digital Imaging 9. Scatter Radiation and Its Control 10. Formulating X-ray Techniques 11. Radiobiology and Radiation Safety PART III: Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology 12. Introduction to Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology 13. Upper Limb and Shoulder Girdle 14. Lower Limb and Pelvis 15. Spine 16. Bony Thorax, Chest, and Abdomen 17. Skull, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses 18. Radiography of Pediatric and Geriatric Patients 19. Image Evaluation PART IV: Professionalism and Patient Care 20. Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Professionalism 21. Safety and Infection Control 22. Assessing Patients and Managing Acute Situations PART V: Ancillary Clinical Skills 23. Medications and Their Administration 24. Medical Laboratory Skills 25. Additional Procedures for Assessment and Diagnosis 26. Bone Densitometry Appendix A: State Licensure Information Appendix B: The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Rules of Ethics Appendix C: Solutions to Practice Problems in Chapter 3 Appendix D: Sample Manual X-Ray Technique Chart Appendix E: Optimum Kilovoltage (kVp) Ranges Appendix F: Milliampere-seconds (mAs) Table Appendix G: Nomogram for Determining Patient Skin Dose from X-ray Exposure Appendix H: Usual Projections for Routine Examinations Appendix I: Evaluation of Sample Images from Chapter 19 Appendix J: Charting Terms and Abbreviations Appendix K: Task Inventory for Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography