Mammography Exam 2: Chapter 6-10 with ASRT Already Passed

Mammography Exam 2: Chapter 6-10 with ASRT Already Passed Popcorn calcifications are associated with a ________, which is a benign lesion. fibroadenoma (T/F) Inverted nipples definitely indicate cancer. False Which of the following is NOT a function performed by a pathologist? a. microscopic examination to detect changes in cell structure indicative of disease b. makes a diagnosis based on a radiograph c. indicated evidence of staging, using evidence from examined slides d. looks for features that may predict recurrence b. makes a diagnosis based on a radiograph (T/F) A mass completely composed of fatty tissue can be cancer. False The most common type of breast cancer, composing approximately 65% of cases, is ______. Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) (T/F) Skin moles always visualize on a mammogram. False Nipple discharge associated with cancer usually has what associated clinical symptom(s)? a. discharge in unilateral b. discharge is spontaneous c. discharge is clear in color d. all of the above d. all of the above Traits of a mass; calcifications, pain, and nipple discharge, ________ is the most likely to e associated with a cancer. mass An asymmetric palpable lump: a. may be benign b. may be malignant c. is neither benign nor malignant d. A and B d. A and B (T/F) A woman diagnosed with fibrocystic disease is more likely to develop breast cancer than a woman without fibrocystic disease. False More females (by factor of 100:1) develop breast cancer than do males. Who has the better prognosis? a. they are both equally good b. they are both equally bad c. more males survive and for more years d. more females survive and for more years d. more females survive and for more years Which condition(s) may present as architectural distortion? a. cancer b. radial scar c. previous biopsy site d. blood vessels and Cooper ligaments e. all of the above e. all of the above Lymph nodes are often included on which of the following views? a. CC b. MLO c. magnification d. FB b. MLO Radiologists look for patterns when interpreting mammograms. The radiologic appearance of cancer may include: a. calcifications b. mass with/without architectural distortion c. asymmetry d. all of the above d. all of the above The criterion NOT associated with staging breast cancer is: a. size of tumor b. if the lesion presents with calcium or as a mass c. lymph node status d. whether the cancer has spread beyond the breast b. if the lesion presents with calcium or as a mass The ipsilateral arm should be ______ to the body when obtaining the MLO projection. a. perpendicular b. over the head c. at the side d. held behind the back a. perpendicular A standardized labeling system was developed by the ACR in the 1990s; MQSA adopted this standard in order to: a. clarify terminology for the image quality b. describe individual mammography projections and their abbreviations to avoid confusion among facilities c. define a universal standards for patient care d. guide problem-solving strategies b. describe i