The purpose of this course is to enable nurses to understand the history, function, performance, use and technological developments of the x-ray machine.
              
              
            Course Publication Date: 
August 09, 2019 
            
            This course is available with 
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active  
one year unlimited membership!
              
              
            
            
                
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										| Author: | Alison Palmer RN, BSN |  
										| Course No: | BHX071619 |  
										| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |  
										| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |  
										| Category: | Career and Self Leadership & Case Management
 Medical & Surgical Issues
 
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                Learning Objectives
                
                    - Understand what x-rays are.
- Understand how x-ray machines work.
- Describe at least three dangers associated with the early use of x-rays in medical practice and the improvements made to remedy those dangers.
- Explain how the use of carbon nanotubes could improve upon current imaging technology.