The disadvantage of divergent x-rays in mammographic imaging is
a. an increase in patent dose
b. the possibility of missing tissue
c. a greater probability of patient motion
d. the need for compression - Answer-B. the possibility of missing tissue
The "risk and benefit" debate regarding ma...
MAMMOGRAPHY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The disadvantage of divergent x-rays in mammographic imaging is
a. an increase in patent dose
b. the possibility of missing tissue
c. a greater probability of patient motion
d. the need for compression - Answer-B. the possibility of missing tissue
The "risk and benefit" debate regarding mammography attempts to find a balance between:
a. image quality and patient comfort
b. patient dose and equipment cost
c. image quality and patient dose
d. patient dose and patient comfort - Answer-C. image quality and patient dose
To help maintain spatial resolution during magnification, what change is made to the mammography imaging technique?
A. a lower kVp is used
B. A smaller image receptor is used
c. a longer SID is used
d. A smaller focal spot is used - Answer-D. a smaller focal spot size is used
According to the digital mammography imaging screening trail (DMIST), digital imaging is able to provide higher quality images than film-screen imaging for women: a. with dense breast
b. with fatty breasts
c. older than 60 years
d. considered morbidly obese - Answer-a. with dense breasts
The most common location for breast cancer formation is the ___.
a. fatty tissue
b. dense tissue
c. ducts
d. lymph vessels - Answer-C. ducts
The benefits of using compression in mammography include all of the following except ____.
a. elimination of patient motion
b. reduced patient dose
c. better spatial resolution d. uniform exposure across the image - Answer-A. elimination of patient motion
The greatest challenge in the design of digital mammographic equipment was to create an image receptor large enough to cover the entire breast tissue while providing:
a. a low patient dose
b. reduced patient motion
c. high level of detail
d. adequate breast compression - Answer-c. a high level of detail
_____ are exempt from MQSA requirements
a. freestanding breast imaging centers
b. hospitals with joint commissions accreditation
c. Veterans Administration hospitals
d. state-funded hospitals - Answer-c. Veterans Administration hospitals
One of the best ways to reduce patient motion in mammography is to reduce ____.
a. source-to- image distance (SID)
b. exposure time
c. kVp
d. mA - Answer-b. exposure time
According to federal regulations, before a radiologic technologist can become a mammograpgher, he or she must complete how many hours of instruction?
a. 40
b. 15
c. 5
d. 0; there is no such requirement - Answer-a. 40
When must a nipple be imaged in profile?
Select one:
a. To determine the exact location of a lesion
b. When the patient has nipple discharge
c. When imaging a male
d. All of the above - Answer-D. all of the above
Which of the following was a valid early criticism of mammography?
a. the force of compression harmed the sensitive breast
b. the images were too high in contrast
c. the high radiation dose
d. the cost for the exam was too high - Answer-c. the high radiation dose
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