MAMMOGRAPHY QUIZ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Which imaging modality is most ideal for a breast with an implant? A) Digital Mammography B) MRI C) Sonography D) CR Mammography - Answer-B) MRI Which mammography projection is useful for evaluating air-fluid levels or high concentrations of calcium within cyst? A) Craniocaudal projection B) Mediolateral oblique projection C) Mediolateral projection D) Exaggerated craniocaudal projection - Answer-C) Mediolateral projection What is the standard for maximum repeat exposures during mammography? A) Less than 15% B) Less than 10% C) Less than 5% D) Less than 3% - Answer-C) Less than 5% Magnification studies of the breast and breast specimens should use a focal spot size of: A) 0.1mm B) 1mm C) 0.3mm D) 0.5mm - Answer-A) 0.1mm What projection is demonstrated in the following image? B) Craniocaudal projection - Answer-See Textbook Using the anode-heel effect, the cathode of the x-ray tube should be placed over the: A) Apex B) Base C) Inframammary fold D) Alveolar portion - Answer-B) Base The PNL line on the CC projection should be within ____ cm of depth of the PNL line on the MLO projection - Answer-1 cm The junction between the inferior aspect of the breast and the anterior chest wall is termed the: A) Inframammary fold B) Pectoralis major muscle C) Retromammary space D) Inferior