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RT 273 - MAMMOGRAPHY TEST 1The first mammogram was performed in what year and was the result of which x ray
exam - answer- 1924 ; chest xray
The father of mammography was standardize breast imaging nationwide during the
1960's was - answer- robert egan, md
The early 90 tected imaging system is used until the 1960s incorporated which of the
following - answer- tungsten target tube and glass envelope tube
The impetus behind screening mammography was - answer- the introduction of a
dedicated mammography machine
Which of the following was valid early criticism of mammography - answer- the hugh
radiation dose
When must a nipple be imaged in profile - answer- to determine the exact location of a
lesion,when the patient had nipple discharge, when imaging a male
Visualizing the ribs on a mammogram ensure the entire breast was on the image -
answer- false
Youth of sponges as positioning aids when performing a lateral view that included
imaging into a long field compromised which physics principal - answer- sharpness /
resolution
Which of the following is not part of the internal composition of the breast - answer-
pectoral muscle
Atrophy of glandular tissue begins - answer- medically and posteriorly, working it's way
to the nipple
When lactation ends and glandular tissue involutes and regresses the breast still retains
its ability to redevelop parenchyma and secrete milk - answer- true
Asymmetric breast tissue - answer- can be benign, malignant, common
Radiographically glandular tissue displays as what color? What.color is adipose tissue?
What color is cancer? - answer- glandular tissue is white, adipose tissue is gray / black
and cancer is white
If a woman is still menstruating when is the optimal time to schedule her mammogram -
answer- when the breast are least tender, the week after
,Which of the following is not a function performed by a pathologist - answer- makes a
diagnosis based on a radiograph
More females develop breast cancer than do males - answer- more females survive and
for more years
The criterion not associated with staging breast cancer - answer- if the lesion present
with calcium or as a mass
Radiologist look for patterns when interpreting mammograms. The radiographic
appearance of cancer may include - answer- calcification, mass, asymmetry
Skin moles always visualize on a mammogram - answer- false
Inverted nipple definitely indicate cancer - answer- false
Nipple discharge associated with cancer usually has what associated clinical symptoms
- answer- discharge is unilateral, spontaneous, clear in color
An asymmetric palpable lump - answer- may be benign, malignant
Lymph nodes are often include on which of the following views - answer- mlo
A mass completely composed of fatty tissue - answer- false
A woman diagnosed with fibro cystic disease is more likely to develop breast cancer
than a woman without fibro cystic disease - answer- false
Which conditions may present as architectural distortion - answer- cancer, radial scar,
previous biopsy site, blood vessels
A _ is a dedicated component of a computer system that prevents intrusion into a
private network from a public access network - answer- fire wall
_ is a very specific standard language for pacs that is used to move images and image
information around the system - answer- dicom
The database used by a hospital or healthcare system is referred to as - answer- his
_ is the most expensive type of raid - answer- san
A single ffdm image is approximately _ mb in size - answer- 50
_ allows data to be stored in a smaller package - answer- data compression
The use of a _ has eliminated some privacy concerns with technology - answer- vpn
, A _ is a device that is used to forward information to designated recipient - answer-
router
The _ works to improve the way computer share information - answer- ihe
The numeric measurements taken of an image are known as - answer- image metrics
What location in the breast has the second highest percentage of cancers - answer-
center, retroareolar
Being female is the number one risk factor for developing breast cancer the next most
important respects her is - answer- older
Most women been having a mammogram at age - answer- 40
A cancer is discovered on a mammogram the color of the cancer on the analog film or
on a digital computer monitor is - answer- white
To help reduce the discomfort of the mammogram which of the following would be the
most appropriate for the patient to consume in the two weeks prior to a man - answer-
orange juice
Minute calcium like partials of talc powder may appear as _ mammogram - answer-
white spots
Mqsa final rules dictate that a single view screen film mr graffiti should measure no
more than _ average dose - answer- 300 mrad
Some patients deal with the anxiety by - answer- crying, fainting, giggling
Approximately _of breast cancer is found through breast self examination alone -
answer- 8%
According to mqsa patients are to receive their mammography results - answer- in
writing
Which of the following organizations provide patient support did women diagnosed with
breast cancer - answer- american cancer society cancer care national breast cancer
Hippa laws address - answer- patient privacy
The technologist should always check the patients _ before starting an examination -
answer- past medical history
Caffeine can be found in all of the following except - answer- aspirin
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