What are the routine positions taken in mammography? - Answer-Mediolateral oblique and Craniocaudad
The most common location of breast cancer is the _________ - Answer-upper outer quadrant
Talc and _____ can cause artifacts on a mammography film. - Answer-deodorant
Compression of the breas...
MAMMOGRAPHY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the routine positions taken in mammography? - Answer-Mediolateral oblique and Craniocaudad
The most common location of breast cancer is the _________ - Answer-upper outer quadrant
Talc and _____ can cause artifacts on a mammography film. - Answer-deodorant
Compression of the breast reduces motion, ______, and reduces scatter. - Answer-
increase contrast
What was mammography originally called? - Answer-Breast Roentgenology
How long does a routine Mammogram usually take? - Answer-15-20 min
When would the reverse cranial caudad view be used? If the pt were kyphotic
If the pt had a pacemaker
If the pt had limited head movement
If the pt had extremely small breasts
All of the above - Answer-All of the above
Which view is best for micro calcifications? - Answer-magnification
In 2007, approximately how many women will be diagnosed with breast cancer? - Answer-240,000
How much compression is recommended to be used on a mammogram? - Answer-20-
40lbs
What is the main controlling factor in mammography? - Answer-KVP
Which view is used to visualize deep medial aspect lesions? - Answer-cleavage view
Contraindications of a mammogram procedure include: i. Pregnancy ii. Adolescent women iii. Family history
i, ii, and iii
i and ii only
i only
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