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MAMMOGRAM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSWhat is the greatest risk factor for breast cancer - answer- gender
The mqsa was passed in order to - answer- regulate and increase the efficiency of
mammography in the u.s.
The standard projections for screening mammograms is - answer- cranial-caudal and
mediolateral oblique
Peau d'orange is a typical sign indicative of - answer- inflammatory breast cancer
All of the following are significant details of a patients history except:
A. Prior films at an outside facility
B. Change n blood pressure medication
C. Prior chest radiation
D new lump - answer- change in blood pressure medication
A patient presents with diffuse intermittent pain throughout their left breast, how should
the technologist proceed? - answer- document the symptom and proceed with a
screening mammogram
Breast is divided into ___ regions - answer- 4
Which of the following is an example of a leading question?
A. Do you have any new symptoms
B. Where is the pain
C. How long have you felt the lump
D. Do you feel a lump in your right breast - answer- do you feel a lump in your right
breast
The earliest age recommended for average patient to begin screening mammograms is
- answer- 40 years
What is the most concerning color of nipple discharge - answer- clear
The ___ contains the milk producing agent, acini - answer- alveolar glands
Of the following which projection is used to evaluate calcifications - answer- true lateral
Of the following are true regarding the breast except:
A. The breast is most mobile along the anterior and lateral borders
B. Extension of breast tissue into the axilla is known as the tail of spence
C. The breast extends from the 2nd rib down to the 6th rib
, D. Breast contains 15 to 20 lobes - answer- a. The breast is most mobile along the
anterior and lateral borders
True or false: postmenopausal woman breasts would be predominantly fatty - answer-
true
What component of the breast is responsible for maintaining structure and support -
answer- coopers ligament
Mammographer should always position from which side of the breast - answer- medial
True or false: the pnl of the cc projection should always be within 1mm of the pnl on the
mlo projection - answer- false
Medial breast tissue will be demonstrated on which projection - answer- cc
The average angle of the image receptor for the mlo projection is ___ - answer- 45
degrees
Which of the following statements is true in regards to the eklund technique - answer-
only minimal compression may be applied to the implant not pushed back views
The following are all examples of inherent filtration except:
A. Beryllium window
B. Rhodium filter
C. Oil bath
D. Compression paddle - answer- b. Rhodium
True or false: anode heel effect is more prominent in mammography due to the short sid
- answer- true
Which of the following statements are true regarding magnification imaging in
mammography - answer- grids are not used during magnification views
Tech is performing a mammogram on a patient with implants. When the tech performs
the cc implant non-displaced view the backup timer is applied. What could be the cause
- answer- the tech took the exposure with aec
Which of the following anode materials should be used when imaging denser breasts -
answer- rhodium
The following are benefits of compression during mammography except:
A. Reduce the radiation dose to the patient
B. Limit motion of the breast
C. Reduce the thickness of the breast uniformly
D. Improve the detail of lesions
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