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Añadir al carritoMammography questions with correct answers
What are the routine positions taken in mammography? CORRECT ANSWER-Mediolateral oblique and Craniocaudad 
 
The most common location of breast cancer is the _________ CORRECT ANSWER-upper outer quadrant 
 
Talc and _____ can cause artifacts on a mammography film. CORRECT ANSWER-deodorant 
 
Compres...
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Añadir al carritoWhat are the routine positions taken in mammography? CORRECT ANSWER-Mediolateral oblique and Craniocaudad 
 
The most common location of breast cancer is the _________ CORRECT ANSWER-upper outer quadrant 
 
Talc and _____ can cause artifacts on a mammography film. CORRECT ANSWER-deodorant 
 
Compres...
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Mammography CORRECT ANSWER-Soft tissue radiographic examination of the breast. 
 
Mammography Purpose: CORRECT ANSWER-Diagnostic mammograms are problem-solving examinations in which specific projections are obtained to rule out cancer or to demonstrate a suspicious area seen on routine projections. ...
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Añadir al carritoMammography CORRECT ANSWER-Soft tissue radiographic examination of the breast. 
 
Mammography Purpose: CORRECT ANSWER-Diagnostic mammograms are problem-solving examinations in which specific projections are obtained to rule out cancer or to demonstrate a suspicious area seen on routine projections. ...
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Añadir al carritoMammography questions with correct answers
What cancer is the leading cause of death in women and what is the second CORRECT ANSWER--Lung cancer is the leading cause and breast cancer is 2nd 
 
Is breast cancer treatable CORRECT ANSWER--It is very treatable if detected early 
 
When was the radical mastectomy introduced CORRECT ANSWER--In 18...
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Añadir al carritoWhat cancer is the leading cause of death in women and what is the second CORRECT ANSWER--Lung cancer is the leading cause and breast cancer is 2nd 
 
Is breast cancer treatable CORRECT ANSWER--It is very treatable if detected early 
 
When was the radical mastectomy introduced CORRECT ANSWER--In 18...
Breast cancer accounts for CORRECT ANSWER-32% of all new cancers for women. 18% of all cancer deaths 
 
1 in 8 American women CORRECT ANSWER-will develop breast cancer 
 
2.7 million documented cases of CORRECT ANSWER-breast cancer worldwide in 2008. 2.6 million survivors in 2012 in U.S. 
 
Increasi...
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Añadir al carritoBreast cancer accounts for CORRECT ANSWER-32% of all new cancers for women. 18% of all cancer deaths 
 
1 in 8 American women CORRECT ANSWER-will develop breast cancer 
 
2.7 million documented cases of CORRECT ANSWER-breast cancer worldwide in 2008. 2.6 million survivors in 2012 in U.S. 
 
Increasi...
Breast cancer CORRECT ANSWER-Leading cause of death from cancer among women 
 
Between 1% and 2% of a woman's chances CORRECT ANSWER-Chances that men would develop breast cancer 
 
Regular mammography CORRECT ANSWER-Key to survival with breast cancer in that many breast lesions may be detected befo...
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Añadir al carritoBreast cancer CORRECT ANSWER-Leading cause of death from cancer among women 
 
Between 1% and 2% of a woman's chances CORRECT ANSWER-Chances that men would develop breast cancer 
 
Regular mammography CORRECT ANSWER-Key to survival with breast cancer in that many breast lesions may be detected befo...
Define "well-circumscribed" masses CORRECT ANSWER-Masses can be seen in two views, and are well-circumscribed when >75% of the border is defined. DDX: "Peanut M&Ms" Papillary, Medullary, Mucinous CA 
 
Types of benign calcifications CORRECT ANSWER-Rod like, rounded, skin calcs (polygonal), va...
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Añadir al carritoDefine "well-circumscribed" masses CORRECT ANSWER-Masses can be seen in two views, and are well-circumscribed when >75% of the border is defined. DDX: "Peanut M&Ms" Papillary, Medullary, Mucinous CA 
 
Types of benign calcifications CORRECT ANSWER-Rod like, rounded, skin calcs (polygonal), va...
What is the only radiography examination fully regulated by the federal government CORRECT ANSWER-Mammography 
 
3 professionals part of the mammography team? CORRECT ANSWER-Radiographer 
radiologist 
medical physicist 
 
How many women are diagnosed with breast cancer annually? CORRECT ANSWER-216,0...
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Añadir al carritoWhat is the only radiography examination fully regulated by the federal government CORRECT ANSWER-Mammography 
 
3 professionals part of the mammography team? CORRECT ANSWER-Radiographer 
radiologist 
medical physicist 
 
How many women are diagnosed with breast cancer annually? CORRECT ANSWER-216,0...
The following are advantages of what mammography technique? 
-thins the breast for even x-ray exposure 
-reduce radiation scattering by decreasing breast thickness 
-reduce motion 
-prevent tissue overlap CORRECT ANSWER-compression 
 
In a standard mammogram how many projections or view of each bre...
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Añadir al carritoThe following are advantages of what mammography technique? 
-thins the breast for even x-ray exposure 
-reduce radiation scattering by decreasing breast thickness 
-reduce motion 
-prevent tissue overlap CORRECT ANSWER-compression 
 
In a standard mammogram how many projections or view of each bre...
In soft tissue radiography, only muscle and fat are... CORRECT ANSWER-imaged. 
 
Mammography— radiographic examination of the... CORRECT ANSWER-breast. 
 
Low kilovolt peak (kVp), high milliampere seconds (mAs), and direct film exposure— no radiographic intensifying screens, which date? CORRECT ...
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Añadir al carritoIn soft tissue radiography, only muscle and fat are... CORRECT ANSWER-imaged. 
 
Mammography— radiographic examination of the... CORRECT ANSWER-breast. 
 
Low kilovolt peak (kVp), high milliampere seconds (mAs), and direct film exposure— no radiographic intensifying screens, which date? CORRECT ...
according to federal regulations, before a radiologic technologist can become a mammographer, he or she must complete how many hours of instruction? 
 
a. 40 
b. 15 
c. 5 
d. 0; there is no such requirement CORRECT ANSWER-a. 40 
 
the structure in the breast where milk is produced, where the hormona...
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Añadir al carritoaccording to federal regulations, before a radiologic technologist can become a mammographer, he or she must complete how many hours of instruction? 
 
a. 40 
b. 15 
c. 5 
d. 0; there is no such requirement CORRECT ANSWER-a. 40 
 
the structure in the breast where milk is produced, where the hormona...
1 in __ women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime (if they live to 95) CORRECT ANSWER-8 
 
most women who develop breast cancer __ family history CORRECT ANSWER-have no 
 
the primary goal of mammography is to: CORRECT ANSWER-detect breast cancer 
 
Pts in the __ stages of breast cancer...
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Añadir al carrito1 in __ women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime (if they live to 95) CORRECT ANSWER-8 
 
most women who develop breast cancer __ family history CORRECT ANSWER-have no 
 
the primary goal of mammography is to: CORRECT ANSWER-detect breast cancer 
 
Pts in the __ stages of breast cancer...
Screening mammogram CORRECT ANSWER-X-ray breast examination of asymptomatic women in an attempt to detect breast cancer when it is small nonpalpable and confined to the breast 
 
Benign or early breast cancer CORRECT ANSWER-Soft - smooth outline - freely mobile - not in a fix place 
 
Malignant brea...
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Añadir al carritoScreening mammogram CORRECT ANSWER-X-ray breast examination of asymptomatic women in an attempt to detect breast cancer when it is small nonpalpable and confined to the breast 
 
Benign or early breast cancer CORRECT ANSWER-Soft - smooth outline - freely mobile - not in a fix place 
 
Malignant brea...
T or F. Breast cancer is the second only to lung cancer as cause of death in women CORRECT ANSWER-T 
 
T or F its the most treatable if caught early CORRECT ANSWER-T 
 
Goal of mammo is to detect breast cancer before CORRECT ANSWER-It is palpable 
 
T or F the older you are the higher the risk CORRE...
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Añadir al carritoT or F. Breast cancer is the second only to lung cancer as cause of death in women CORRECT ANSWER-T 
 
T or F its the most treatable if caught early CORRECT ANSWER-T 
 
Goal of mammo is to detect breast cancer before CORRECT ANSWER-It is palpable 
 
T or F the older you are the higher the risk CORRE...
What is Mammography CORRECT ANSWER-X-ray imaging modality for detecting breast pathology- example of soft tissue radiography 
 
Location of cancer incidence within the breast CORRECT ANSWER-50 % in UOQ 
 
breast cancer affects CORRECT ANSWER-Affects one in nine women in her lifetime. 
 
how many wom...
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Añadir al carritoWhat is Mammography CORRECT ANSWER-X-ray imaging modality for detecting breast pathology- example of soft tissue radiography 
 
Location of cancer incidence within the breast CORRECT ANSWER-50 % in UOQ 
 
breast cancer affects CORRECT ANSWER-Affects one in nine women in her lifetime. 
 
how many wom...
Mammography (Procedures) questions with correct answers
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The biggest risk factor for breast cancer is? 
-a family hx of BC 
-a personal hx of BC 
-gender 
-not breastfeeding CORRECT ANSWER-Gender 
 
One of the minor risks for BC could be? 
-gender 
-aging 
- genetic RF 
-not breast feeding CORRECT ANSWER-Not breast feeding 
 
What is the appropriate risk ...
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Añadir al carritoThe biggest risk factor for breast cancer is? 
-a family hx of BC 
-a personal hx of BC 
-gender 
-not breastfeeding CORRECT ANSWER-Gender 
 
One of the minor risks for BC could be? 
-gender 
-aging 
- genetic RF 
-not breast feeding CORRECT ANSWER-Not breast feeding 
 
What is the appropriate risk ...
Full field digital mammography CORRECT ANSWER-mammography that is faster and displays images on a computer screen 
 
1975 DUPONT-KODAK CORRECT ANSWER- 
 
1970's entity federally governed mammo CORRECT ANSWER-MQSA=mammography quality standards act 
 
Albert Soloman 1913 CORRECT ANSWER-1st in mammogr...
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Añadir al carritoFull field digital mammography CORRECT ANSWER-mammography that is faster and displays images on a computer screen 
 
1975 DUPONT-KODAK CORRECT ANSWER- 
 
1970's entity federally governed mammo CORRECT ANSWER-MQSA=mammography quality standards act 
 
Albert Soloman 1913 CORRECT ANSWER-1st in mammogr...
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The patient's medical history and documentation will 
1. provide the radiologist with info on the patients risk factors for breast cancer 
2. give the radiologist inf about general symptoms of breast cancer 
3. provide info about the possible benign breast conditions of the patient CORRECT ANSWER...
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Añadir al carritoThe patient's medical history and documentation will 
1. provide the radiologist with info on the patients risk factors for breast cancer 
2. give the radiologist inf about general symptoms of breast cancer 
3. provide info about the possible benign breast conditions of the patient CORRECT ANSWER...
Which of the following statements is true? 
a. compression increase image sharpness by reducing the focal spot size. 
b. compression decreases subject contrast by reducing the thickness of the penetrating tissue. 
c. compression increases the uniformity of the breast, making diagnosis easier. 
d. th...
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Añadir al carritoWhich of the following statements is true? 
a. compression increase image sharpness by reducing the focal spot size. 
b. compression decreases subject contrast by reducing the thickness of the penetrating tissue. 
c. compression increases the uniformity of the breast, making diagnosis easier. 
d. th...
What target-filtration combination in analog imaging provides the best penetration for dense or thick breast? CORRECT ANSWER-rhodium target with rhodium filtration 
 
The material used for the exit port of the mammography tube is necessary because CORRECT ANSWER-regular glass would harden the emergi...
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Añadir al carritoWhat target-filtration combination in analog imaging provides the best penetration for dense or thick breast? CORRECT ANSWER-rhodium target with rhodium filtration 
 
The material used for the exit port of the mammography tube is necessary because CORRECT ANSWER-regular glass would harden the emergi...
___ usually presents itself as a small group of malignant microcals on the screening mammo. CORRECT ANSWER-(DCIS) ductal carcinoma insitu 
[first sign of breast cancer only visible on mammo]] 
 
___ is the gold standard for the detection of early, nonpalpable breast cancer. CORRECT ANSWER-digital m...
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Añadir al carrito___ usually presents itself as a small group of malignant microcals on the screening mammo. CORRECT ANSWER-(DCIS) ductal carcinoma insitu 
[first sign of breast cancer only visible on mammo]] 
 
___ is the gold standard for the detection of early, nonpalpable breast cancer. CORRECT ANSWER-digital m...
BSE involves CORRECT ANSWER-Looking & feeling for changes in the breast 
 
CBE is a check of the breast by who? CORRECT ANSWER-Qualified healthcare professional 
 
ACS recommends women 20 & older perform BSE CORRECT ANSWER-Every month 
 
Women 20-39 should have a CBE how often? CORRECT ANSWER-Every ...
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Añadir al carritoBSE involves CORRECT ANSWER-Looking & feeling for changes in the breast 
 
CBE is a check of the breast by who? CORRECT ANSWER-Qualified healthcare professional 
 
ACS recommends women 20 & older perform BSE CORRECT ANSWER-Every month 
 
Women 20-39 should have a CBE how often? CORRECT ANSWER-Every ...
HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) CORRECT ANSWERInfluence on patient record confidentaility 
 
Ductal papilloma CORRECT ANSWERbenign growths involving the milk ducts 
 
Mammogram show a small irregular shaped lesion at the posterior margin plus scattered calc including calc...
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Añadir al carritoHIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) CORRECT ANSWERInfluence on patient record confidentaility 
 
Ductal papilloma CORRECT ANSWERbenign growths involving the milk ducts 
 
Mammogram show a small irregular shaped lesion at the posterior margin plus scattered calc including calc...
Radiation therapy is a treatment that utilizes CORRECT ANSWER-high energy radiation to destroy cancer cells 
 
Between ages 20 and 30, an asymptomatic woman should be having a mammogram CORRECT ANSWER-None of the above. 
 
A woman between the ages of 20-30 who is asymptomatic would not have a mammog...
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Añadir al carritoRadiation therapy is a treatment that utilizes CORRECT ANSWER-high energy radiation to destroy cancer cells 
 
Between ages 20 and 30, an asymptomatic woman should be having a mammogram CORRECT ANSWER-None of the above. 
 
A woman between the ages of 20-30 who is asymptomatic would not have a mammog...
The portion of the breast that is excluded during the performance of the CC projection is: 
A. Medial 
B. Anterior and central 
C. Inferior 
D. Posterior and superior tissue CORRECT ANSWER-D. Posterior and superior tissue 
 
The portion of the breast that is excluded during the performance of the ML...
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Añadir al carritoThe portion of the breast that is excluded during the performance of the CC projection is: 
A. Medial 
B. Anterior and central 
C. Inferior 
D. Posterior and superior tissue CORRECT ANSWER-D. Posterior and superior tissue 
 
The portion of the breast that is excluded during the performance of the ML...
Who was most responsible for correcting the errors in human anatomy CORRECT ANSWER-Andreas Vesalius 
 
In the early 18th century, the prognosis of women with breast cancer remained poor. What was a major contributing factor CORRECT ANSWER-There was no early detection tool; cancers were discovered by...
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Añadir al carritoWho was most responsible for correcting the errors in human anatomy CORRECT ANSWER-Andreas Vesalius 
 
In the early 18th century, the prognosis of women with breast cancer remained poor. What was a major contributing factor CORRECT ANSWER-There was no early detection tool; cancers were discovered by...
The main reason for breast compression in mammography is to: CORRECT ANSWER-produce a uniform breast thickness 
 
The superior-inferior oblique projection: CORRECT ANSWER-best demonstrates the upper-inner quadrant and the lower-outer quadrant of the breast free of superimposition. 
 
Which of the fo...
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Añadir al carritoThe main reason for breast compression in mammography is to: CORRECT ANSWER-produce a uniform breast thickness 
 
The superior-inferior oblique projection: CORRECT ANSWER-best demonstrates the upper-inner quadrant and the lower-outer quadrant of the breast free of superimposition. 
 
Which of the fo...
To best visualize the posterolateral tissue in a "wrap-around" breast, include a(n) _____ view. 
A. ECC 
B. SIO 
C. LMO 
D. XCCL CORRECT ANSWER-D. XCCL 
 
Why is breast compression important during a mammogram? 
A. Immobilize the breast during the x-ray exposure; helps prevent patient movement. 
B...
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Añadir al carritoTo best visualize the posterolateral tissue in a "wrap-around" breast, include a(n) _____ view. 
A. ECC 
B. SIO 
C. LMO 
D. XCCL CORRECT ANSWER-D. XCCL 
 
Why is breast compression important during a mammogram? 
A. Immobilize the breast during the x-ray exposure; helps prevent patient movement. 
B...
Chapter 38: Mammography questions with correct answers
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Añadir al carritoChapter 38: Mammography questions with correct answers
T or F 
Mammography is currently the only Federally regulated radiographic procedure in the United States. CORRECT ANSWER-True 
 
Annual screening for a mammogram should begin at what age according to the American Cancer Society ? CORRECT ANSWER-40 
 
Breast tissue types include all except: 
Fatty T...
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Añadir al carritoT or F 
Mammography is currently the only Federally regulated radiographic procedure in the United States. CORRECT ANSWER-True 
 
Annual screening for a mammogram should begin at what age according to the American Cancer Society ? CORRECT ANSWER-40 
 
Breast tissue types include all except: 
Fatty T...
Pixel-to-pixel means that an image is printed: CORRECT ANSWER-at 100% of the pixel count 
 
What are other types of AEC detectors (used in mammo) CORRECT ANSWER-Ionizing chamber and solid state detector 
 
Magnification values in breast imaging range from ___ to___ CORRECT ANSWER-1.5 to 2.0 
 
What ...
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Añadir al carritoPixel-to-pixel means that an image is printed: CORRECT ANSWER-at 100% of the pixel count 
 
What are other types of AEC detectors (used in mammo) CORRECT ANSWER-Ionizing chamber and solid state detector 
 
Magnification values in breast imaging range from ___ to___ CORRECT ANSWER-1.5 to 2.0 
 
What ...
A secondary advantage for compression to the breast includes: 
 
increase contrast 
decrease radiation dose 
decrease contrast 
increase radiation dose CORRECT ANSWER-decrease radiation dose 
 
True or False 
Statistics in the United States show one (1) in eight (8) women will be diagnosed with brea...
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Añadir al carritoA secondary advantage for compression to the breast includes: 
 
increase contrast 
decrease radiation dose 
decrease contrast 
increase radiation dose CORRECT ANSWER-decrease radiation dose 
 
True or False 
Statistics in the United States show one (1) in eight (8) women will be diagnosed with brea...
Mammo is the only ____________ in the United States CORRECT ANSWER-Federally regulated radiographic procedure 
 
6 tissues the breast is made up of CORRECT ANSWER-1. Milk producing glands (lobules) 
2. Ducts that carry milk from the glands to the nipple 
3. Fatty tissue 
4. Connective tissue 
5....
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Añadir al carritoMammo is the only ____________ in the United States CORRECT ANSWER-Federally regulated radiographic procedure 
 
6 tissues the breast is made up of CORRECT ANSWER-1. Milk producing glands (lobules) 
2. Ducts that carry milk from the glands to the nipple 
3. Fatty tissue 
4. Connective tissue 
5....
When a radiologist directs detailed imaging evaluation of a specific area, or specific views, these are called: CORRECT ANSWER-DIAGNOSTIC VIEWS 
Radioligist directed. 
Detailed imaging evaluation of specific areas. 
Locatetriangulate specififc lesions. 
90* lateral views most common. 
 
Which view...
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Añadir al carritoWhen a radiologist directs detailed imaging evaluation of a specific area, or specific views, these are called: CORRECT ANSWER-DIAGNOSTIC VIEWS 
Radioligist directed. 
Detailed imaging evaluation of specific areas. 
Locatetriangulate specififc lesions. 
90* lateral views most common. 
 
Which view...
What target-filtration combination in analog imaging provides the best penetration for dense or thick breast CORRECT ANSWER-Rhodium target with Rhodium Filtration 
 
The material used for the exit port of the mammo tube is necessary because CORRECT ANSWER-regular glass would harden the emerging beam...
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Añadir al carritoWhat target-filtration combination in analog imaging provides the best penetration for dense or thick breast CORRECT ANSWER-Rhodium target with Rhodium Filtration 
 
The material used for the exit port of the mammo tube is necessary because CORRECT ANSWER-regular glass would harden the emerging beam...
Mammography registry review questions with correct answers
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Ductal Ectasia CORRECT ANSWER-A benign inflammatory condition of the lactiferous ducts leading to nipple discharge, nipple inversion, or peri-areolar sepsis is called 
 
A film was accidentally bent prior to loading into the mammography cassette. If this film is used in mammography screening, an art...
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Añadir al carritoDuctal Ectasia CORRECT ANSWER-A benign inflammatory condition of the lactiferous ducts leading to nipple discharge, nipple inversion, or peri-areolar sepsis is called 
 
A film was accidentally bent prior to loading into the mammography cassette. If this film is used in mammography screening, an art...
Malignant condition that affects nipple & areola CORRECT ANSWER-Pagents Disease 
 
Modality that is expensive, high false positives, & 50% early detection of breast cancer CORRECT ANSWER-MRI 
 
What modality is used to better see calcifications? CORRECT ANSWER-Mammography 
 
What is used if summatio...
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Añadir al carritoMalignant condition that affects nipple & areola CORRECT ANSWER-Pagents Disease 
 
Modality that is expensive, high false positives, & 50% early detection of breast cancer CORRECT ANSWER-MRI 
 
What modality is used to better see calcifications? CORRECT ANSWER-Mammography 
 
What is used if summatio...
Metaplasia CORRECT ANSWER-Change in the makeup of tissue from normal to abnormal 
 
Pagets Disease CORRECT ANSWER-Rare inflammatory malignant cancer of the nipple and areola 
 
1862 CORRECT ANSWER-One of the earliest cases of breast CA discovered 
 
Marie Curie CORRECT ANSWER-Known for isolating rad...
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Añadir al carritoMetaplasia CORRECT ANSWER-Change in the makeup of tissue from normal to abnormal 
 
Pagets Disease CORRECT ANSWER-Rare inflammatory malignant cancer of the nipple and areola 
 
1862 CORRECT ANSWER-One of the earliest cases of breast CA discovered 
 
Marie Curie CORRECT ANSWER-Known for isolating rad...
Most movable margins of breast CORRECT ANSWER-lateral, inferior 
 
most fixed margins of breast CORRECT ANSWER-medial, superior 
 
main reason for breast compression CORRECT ANSWER-allow more uniform density by flattening base of breast to same degree as more anterior regions 
 
compression ______pt...
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Añadir al carritoMost movable margins of breast CORRECT ANSWER-lateral, inferior 
 
most fixed margins of breast CORRECT ANSWER-medial, superior 
 
main reason for breast compression CORRECT ANSWER-allow more uniform density by flattening base of breast to same degree as more anterior regions 
 
compression ______pt...
the high average density is CORRECT ANSWER-closest 2.20 
 
in high contrast imaging or conventional imaging, CORRECT ANSWER-bright light is needed to see skin detail 
 
in TAN projection, degree of obliquity depends on CORRECT ANSWER-location of abnormality 
 
when 2 film emulsions are compared on c...
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Añadir al carritothe high average density is CORRECT ANSWER-closest 2.20 
 
in high contrast imaging or conventional imaging, CORRECT ANSWER-bright light is needed to see skin detail 
 
in TAN projection, degree of obliquity depends on CORRECT ANSWER-location of abnormality 
 
when 2 film emulsions are compared on c...
Informed Consent CORRECT ANSWER-If below the age 50, pt should talk to MD to see if mammogram is appropriate. They should be asking if they should have the exam done. 
 
1980s CORRECT ANSWER-Screenings Started in what year? 
 
Female Disease CORRECT ANSWER-Breast cancer is primarily a _________ dise...
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Añadir al carritoInformed Consent CORRECT ANSWER-If below the age 50, pt should talk to MD to see if mammogram is appropriate. They should be asking if they should have the exam done. 
 
1980s CORRECT ANSWER-Screenings Started in what year? 
 
Female Disease CORRECT ANSWER-Breast cancer is primarily a _________ dise...
Mammography Review questions with correct answers
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Mammography pathology questions with correct answers
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what are the three phases for the development of breast cancer? CORRECT ANSWER-1) initiation 
2) promotion 
3) progression 
 
which genes are among the better known locations for cancer in the breast cells? CORRECT ANSWER-genes 17 (BrCA1), 13 (BrCA2), and 22 (CHEK2) 
 
___are responsible for heredit...
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Añadir al carritowhat are the three phases for the development of breast cancer? CORRECT ANSWER-1) initiation 
2) promotion 
3) progression 
 
which genes are among the better known locations for cancer in the breast cells? CORRECT ANSWER-genes 17 (BrCA1), 13 (BrCA2), and 22 (CHEK2) 
 
___are responsible for heredit...
When does a tumor form? CORRECT ANSWER-When there is more cell creation than cell death 
 
What is hyperplasia? CORRECT ANSWER-An abnormal level of cells 
 
Where does breast cancer originate? CORRECT ANSWER-TDLU 
 
Disproportionate amounts of tissue from one breast to the other is defined as CORREC...
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Añadir al carritoWhen does a tumor form? CORRECT ANSWER-When there is more cell creation than cell death 
 
What is hyperplasia? CORRECT ANSWER-An abnormal level of cells 
 
Where does breast cancer originate? CORRECT ANSWER-TDLU 
 
Disproportionate amounts of tissue from one breast to the other is defined as CORREC...
What kind of glands are the breast? CORRECT ANSWER-apocrine sweat gands 
 
the breast lies on the anterior chest wall between which two pairs of ribs? CORRECT ANSWER-it extends from the 2nd to the 7th 
 
what is the long tongue like process of the breast that extends from the main mass up to the ant...
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Añadir al carritoWhat kind of glands are the breast? CORRECT ANSWER-apocrine sweat gands 
 
the breast lies on the anterior chest wall between which two pairs of ribs? CORRECT ANSWER-it extends from the 2nd to the 7th 
 
what is the long tongue like process of the breast that extends from the main mass up to the ant...
A lesion located in the upper-outer quadrant of the right breast is located in the 
a). 5 o'clock position 
b). 2 o'clock position 
c). 10 o'clock position 
d). 7 o'clock position CORRECT ANSWER-c). 10 o'clock position 
 
Morgagni tubercles are usually found 
a). on the nipple 
b). on the lat...
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Añadir al carritoA lesion located in the upper-outer quadrant of the right breast is located in the 
a). 5 o'clock position 
b). 2 o'clock position 
c). 10 o'clock position 
d). 7 o'clock position CORRECT ANSWER-c). 10 o'clock position 
 
Morgagni tubercles are usually found 
a). on the nipple 
b). on the lat...
4 quadrants of the breast CORRECT ANSWER-Upper Outer (UOQ) 
Upper Inner (UIQ) 
Lower Outer (LOQ) 
Lower Inner (LIQ) 
 
When is the clock face system used? CORRECT ANSWER-Magnification or follow up 
 
Most cancers occur here CORRECT ANSWER-UOQ 
 
10 o'clock in right breast is in which quadrant CORRE...
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Añadir al carrito4 quadrants of the breast CORRECT ANSWER-Upper Outer (UOQ) 
Upper Inner (UIQ) 
Lower Outer (LOQ) 
Lower Inner (LIQ) 
 
When is the clock face system used? CORRECT ANSWER-Magnification or follow up 
 
Most cancers occur here CORRECT ANSWER-UOQ 
 
10 o'clock in right breast is in which quadrant CORRE...
What are the 3 phases for development of breast cancer? CORRECT ANSWER-Initiation, promotion, progression 
 
What is initiation? CORRECT ANSWER-Genes go through damage and changing process. Common in genes 13,17. 
 
What is promotion? CORRECT ANSWER-When damaged cells become weakened. 
 
What is pro...
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Añadir al carritoWhat are the 3 phases for development of breast cancer? CORRECT ANSWER-Initiation, promotion, progression 
 
What is initiation? CORRECT ANSWER-Genes go through damage and changing process. Common in genes 13,17. 
 
What is promotion? CORRECT ANSWER-When damaged cells become weakened. 
 
What is pro...
Pathology CORRECT ANSWER--The study of the nature and cause of disease 
-Can also be defined as a condition produced by disease 
 
6 Different Types of Breast Tissue CORRECT ANSWER--Milk producing glands called lobules 
-Ducts that carry milk from the glands to the nipple 
-Adipose or fatty tissue 
...
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Añadir al carritoPathology CORRECT ANSWER--The study of the nature and cause of disease 
-Can also be defined as a condition produced by disease 
 
6 Different Types of Breast Tissue CORRECT ANSWER--Milk producing glands called lobules 
-Ducts that carry milk from the glands to the nipple 
-Adipose or fatty tissue 
...
2 CORRECT ANSWER-The skin at the base is about ____millimeters thick 
 
nipple CORRECT ANSWER-The fixed external landmark of the breast that is used to describe the location of lesions is the 
 
acini CORRECT ANSWER-Sac-like structures that appear only during pregnancy and produce milk during lactat...
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Añadir al carrito2 CORRECT ANSWER-The skin at the base is about ____millimeters thick 
 
nipple CORRECT ANSWER-The fixed external landmark of the breast that is used to describe the location of lesions is the 
 
acini CORRECT ANSWER-Sac-like structures that appear only during pregnancy and produce milk during lactat...
A breast cancer that develops from the cells of the breast lobules in commonly referred to as? CORRECT ANSWER-Lobular carcinoma 
 
Signs and symptoms of breast disease may include? 
1. Breast lump 
2. Nipple discharge 
3. Skin dimpling CORRECT ANSWER-All of the above 
 
The majority of breast cancer...
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Añadir al carritoA breast cancer that develops from the cells of the breast lobules in commonly referred to as? CORRECT ANSWER-Lobular carcinoma 
 
Signs and symptoms of breast disease may include? 
1. Breast lump 
2. Nipple discharge 
3. Skin dimpling CORRECT ANSWER-All of the above 
 
The majority of breast cancer...
What is Acinus? CORRECT ANSWER-milk producing element of the breast located within alveolar glands 
 
What is chemotherapy? CORRECT ANSWER-Using drugs to treat cancer that may have spread throughout the body. 
 
What is Cooper's ligaments? CORRECT ANSWER-Strands of connective tissue that run betwee...
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Añadir al carritoWhat is Acinus? CORRECT ANSWER-milk producing element of the breast located within alveolar glands 
 
What is chemotherapy? CORRECT ANSWER-Using drugs to treat cancer that may have spread throughout the body. 
 
What is Cooper's ligaments? CORRECT ANSWER-Strands of connective tissue that run betwee...
What is a galactocele? CORRECT ANSWER-Benign milk filled cyst 
 
Peau d'orange describes what type of breast? CORRECT ANSWER-Breast thickening and resembles orange skin 
 
3. Describe why a mass lesion is seen more clearly on fatty than on dense breast tissue. CORRECT ANSWER-Fat is radiolucent and ...
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Añadir al carritoWhat is a galactocele? CORRECT ANSWER-Benign milk filled cyst 
 
Peau d'orange describes what type of breast? CORRECT ANSWER-Breast thickening and resembles orange skin 
 
3. Describe why a mass lesion is seen more clearly on fatty than on dense breast tissue. CORRECT ANSWER-Fat is radiolucent and ...
Who is considered the "father of mammography?" CORRECT ANSWER-Robert Egan 
 
Xeromammography required viewboxes. CORRECT ANSWER-False 
 
When was the first dedicated mammography unit developed? CORRECT ANSWER-1960's 
 
Respiration is required (in all views) for which modality? CORRECT ANSWER-Xero...
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Añadir al carritoWho is considered the "father of mammography?" CORRECT ANSWER-Robert Egan 
 
Xeromammography required viewboxes. CORRECT ANSWER-False 
 
When was the first dedicated mammography unit developed? CORRECT ANSWER-1960's 
 
Respiration is required (in all views) for which modality? CORRECT ANSWER-Xero...
the introduction of a dedicated mammography unit CORRECT ANSWER-the impetus behind screening mammogram was: 
 
have a wide border superiorly with a convex anterior border CORRECT ANSWER-in evaluating the standard MLO projection, the pectoral muscle should: 
 
perceived quality, expected quality, and...
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Añadir al carritothe introduction of a dedicated mammography unit CORRECT ANSWER-the impetus behind screening mammogram was: 
 
have a wide border superiorly with a convex anterior border CORRECT ANSWER-in evaluating the standard MLO projection, the pectoral muscle should: 
 
perceived quality, expected quality, and...
Radiation therapy is a treatment that utilizes CORRECT ANSWER-high energy radiation to destroy cancer cells 
 
Between ages 20 and 30, an asymptomatic woman should be having a mammogram CORRECT ANSWER-None of the above. 
 
A woman between the ages of 20-30 who is asymptomatic would not have a mammog...
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Añadir al carritoRadiation therapy is a treatment that utilizes CORRECT ANSWER-high energy radiation to destroy cancer cells 
 
Between ages 20 and 30, an asymptomatic woman should be having a mammogram CORRECT ANSWER-None of the above. 
 
A woman between the ages of 20-30 who is asymptomatic would not have a mammog...
improper patient postitioning CORRECT ANSWER-the ACR identifies what as the primary cause for the clinical failure of an image. 
 
CC and MLO CORRECT ANSWER-What are the international standard views in screening mammography since they provide the opportunity to visualize virtually all breast tissue ...
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Añadir al carritoimproper patient postitioning CORRECT ANSWER-the ACR identifies what as the primary cause for the clinical failure of an image. 
 
CC and MLO CORRECT ANSWER-What are the international standard views in screening mammography since they provide the opportunity to visualize virtually all breast tissue ...
medical history may include questions on contraceptive use because CORRECT ANSWER-reproductive hormones are a factor in breast cancer 
 
x-ray photons leaving the breast enter the top of the cassette CORRECT ANSWER-then go through the film before reaching the intensifying screen. 
react with the sin...
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Añadir al carritomedical history may include questions on contraceptive use because CORRECT ANSWER-reproductive hormones are a factor in breast cancer 
 
x-ray photons leaving the breast enter the top of the cassette CORRECT ANSWER-then go through the film before reaching the intensifying screen. 
react with the sin...
All projections in mammography are compression or compressed projections CORRECT ANSWER-involve looking and feeling for changes in the breast 
 
The most common cause of under compression is CORRECT ANSWER-inadequate compression by the mammographer 
 
In taking the medical history, hormones used are...
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Añadir al carritoAll projections in mammography are compression or compressed projections CORRECT ANSWER-involve looking and feeling for changes in the breast 
 
The most common cause of under compression is CORRECT ANSWER-inadequate compression by the mammographer 
 
In taking the medical history, hormones used are...
the first mammogram was performed in what year and was the result of which x ray exam CORRECT ANSWER-1924 ; chest xray 
 
the father of mammography was standardize breast imaging nationwide during the 1960's was CORRECT ANSWER-Robert Egan, md 
 
the early 90 tected imaging system is used until the ...
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Añadir al carritothe first mammogram was performed in what year and was the result of which x ray exam CORRECT ANSWER-1924 ; chest xray 
 
the father of mammography was standardize breast imaging nationwide during the 1960's was CORRECT ANSWER-Robert Egan, md 
 
the early 90 tected imaging system is used until the ...
Radiation therapy is a treatment that utilizes 
(A) drugs to treat cancer that may have spread 
(B) high-energy radiation to destroy cancer cells 
(C) radioactive tracers to track the path of cancer to the lymph nodes 
(D) potent pain medication to treat the severe pain from cancer CORRECT ANSWER-B...
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Añadir al carritoRadiation therapy is a treatment that utilizes 
(A) drugs to treat cancer that may have spread 
(B) high-energy radiation to destroy cancer cells 
(C) radioactive tracers to track the path of cancer to the lymph nodes 
(D) potent pain medication to treat the severe pain from cancer CORRECT ANSWER-B...
Scanning the breast to locate a cancer based on the vast amount of glucose/sugar used by cancer cell is called CORRECT ANSWER-Scintigraphy or Scintimammography 
 
Which of the following technologies is based on the principle of angiogenesis? 
A) Scintigraphy 
B) PEM imaging 
C) MRI 
D) CTLM CORRECT ...
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Añadir al carritoScanning the breast to locate a cancer based on the vast amount of glucose/sugar used by cancer cell is called CORRECT ANSWER-Scintigraphy or Scintimammography 
 
Which of the following technologies is based on the principle of angiogenesis? 
A) Scintigraphy 
B) PEM imaging 
C) MRI 
D) CTLM CORRECT ...
Adenosine is: 
A. is enlargement and/or development of new lobular units. 
B. a change occurring in the epithelial cells, which exhibit characteristics of apocrine sweat glands. 
C. is the pathological examination of tissue that has been removed from the body. 
D. is a benign process consisting of w...
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Añadir al carritoAdenosine is: 
A. is enlargement and/or development of new lobular units. 
B. a change occurring in the epithelial cells, which exhibit characteristics of apocrine sweat glands. 
C. is the pathological examination of tissue that has been removed from the body. 
D. is a benign process consisting of w...
The biggest risk factor for breast cancer disease is 
 
(a) a family history of breast cancer 
(b) a personal history of breast cancer 
(c) gender 
(d) not breast feeding CORRECT ANSWER (C) Gender 
 
One of the minor risk factors for breast cancer could include 
(a) gender 
(b) aging 
(c) genetic ri...
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Añadir al carritoThe biggest risk factor for breast cancer disease is 
 
(a) a family history of breast cancer 
(b) a personal history of breast cancer 
(c) gender 
(d) not breast feeding CORRECT ANSWER (C) Gender 
 
One of the minor risk factors for breast cancer could include 
(a) gender 
(b) aging 
(c) genetic ri...
What is the frequency of ACR Accredidation? CORRECT ANSWER Every 3 yrs. 
 
The material used for the exit port of the mammography tube us necessary because CORRECT ANSWER Regular glass would harden the emerging beam 
 
The intensity of the x-ray beam from the cathode side of the tube is generally hi...
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Añadir al carritoWhat is the frequency of ACR Accredidation? CORRECT ANSWER Every 3 yrs. 
 
The material used for the exit port of the mammography tube us necessary because CORRECT ANSWER Regular glass would harden the emerging beam 
 
The intensity of the x-ray beam from the cathode side of the tube is generally hi...
AIM Midterm Review - CT, MRI, Mammo questions with correct answers
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Añadir al carritoAIM Midterm Review - CT, MRI, Mammo questions with correct answers
A woman should be counseled to perform monthly breast self-exams beginning at age 
A. 18 
B. 20 
C. 40 
D. 50 CORRECT ANSWER B. 20 
 
Breast sonography is not appropriate for 
A. Pregnant women 
B. Women with dense breasts 
C. Women with implants 
D. Routine screening CORRECT ANSWER D. Routin...
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Añadir al carritoA woman should be counseled to perform monthly breast self-exams beginning at age 
A. 18 
B. 20 
C. 40 
D. 50 CORRECT ANSWER B. 20 
 
Breast sonography is not appropriate for 
A. Pregnant women 
B. Women with dense breasts 
C. Women with implants 
D. Routine screening CORRECT ANSWER D. Routin...
What are reasons for patient communication? CORRECT ANSWER • Helps relax the patient 
• Helps identify patients with unusually sensitive breasts 
• Helps educate the patient and combat misconception or fear of mammography 
• Helps identify concerns and answer questions before the patient le...
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Añadir al carritoWhat are reasons for patient communication? CORRECT ANSWER • Helps relax the patient 
• Helps identify patients with unusually sensitive breasts 
• Helps educate the patient and combat misconception or fear of mammography 
• Helps identify concerns and answer questions before the patient le...
in what year did the FDA place restrictions on the use of silicone implants CORRECT ANSWER 1992 
 
circular skin markers are used for CORRECT ANSWER moles 
 
if the radiologist sees a lesion in the medial aspect of the CC view, but cannot locate it in the MLO, where would you look for it on the true...
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Añadir al carritoin what year did the FDA place restrictions on the use of silicone implants CORRECT ANSWER 1992 
 
circular skin markers are used for CORRECT ANSWER moles 
 
if the radiologist sees a lesion in the medial aspect of the CC view, but cannot locate it in the MLO, where would you look for it on the true...
which primary sign of breast cancer indicates the earliest possible detection 
a) cluster of microcalcifications 
b) smooth mass 
c) Peau d'orange 
d) vascular enlargment CORRECT ANSWER cluster of microcalcifications 
 
Malignant type calcification often are: 
a) bilateral, scattered 
b) large, cou...
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Añadir al carritowhich primary sign of breast cancer indicates the earliest possible detection 
a) cluster of microcalcifications 
b) smooth mass 
c) Peau d'orange 
d) vascular enlargment CORRECT ANSWER cluster of microcalcifications 
 
Malignant type calcification often are: 
a) bilateral, scattered 
b) large, cou...
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