Mammography Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

90. The RN admits a patient with sickle-cell disease in vaso-occlusive crisis. What is the priority nursing intervention for this patient? 1. Maintain adequate hydration. 2. Keep the environment warm. 3. Administer pain medication. 4. Transfuse packed red blood cells. 91. Which data collected by the RN during the health history of an adolescent supports the medical diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma? 1. Frequent nose bleeds. 2. Edema of the face. 3. Pain in the neck. 4. Drenching night ...

the introduction of a dedicated mammography unit CORRECT ANSWER-the impetus behind screening mammogram was: have a wide border superiorly with a convex anterior border CORRECT ANSWER-in evaluating the standard MLO projection, the pectoral muscle should: perceived quality, expected quality, and actual quality CORRECT ANSWER-what are the 3 levels of measurement for service quality? invasive ductal carcinoma CORRECT ANSWER-the most common type of breast cancer women are diagnosed with is _...

Two screening mammography views - Answer-Craniocaudal and Mediolateral When is ultrasound often used for mammography? - Answer-To differentiate cysts from solid masses and also for biopsy needle guidance When is MRI often used for mammography? - Answer-Can differentiate from benign and malignant tumors. Used for diagnosis, staging, biopsy guidance, and in some cases screenings. When is mammoscintigraphy using Tc-99m sestamibi used? - Answer-In the evaluation of suspected breast cancer i...

MAMMOGRAPHY FINAL EXAM 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS Visualizing the ribs on a mammogram ensured that the entire breast was on the image - correct answer False Women are encouraged to not apply deodorant or talcum powder the day of the mammogram - correct answer True The impetus behind screening mammography was - correct answer The introduction of a dedicated mammography machine On a lateral view, the nipple indicates if a legion is - correct answer superior or inferior Use ...

Pathology CORRECT ANSWER--The study of the nature and cause of disease -Can also be defined as a condition produced by disease 6 Different Types of Breast Tissue CORRECT ANSWER--Milk producing glands called lobules -Ducts that carry milk from the glands to the nipple -Adipose or fatty tissue -Connective tissue -Blood vessels and Lymph vessels Lining of the Ducts CORRECT ANSWER-Most common location for breast cancer Breast Cancer Risk CORRECT ANSWER--The ACS reports that more than 2...

Test Bank for Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 8th Edition, Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer, Paula J. Visconti, Russell Ritenour, Kelli Haynes, ISBN: 1230, ISBN: 5098, ISBN: 6773, ISBN: 6662/ Table of Contents 1.Introduction to Radiation Protection 2.Radiation: Types, Sources, and Doses Received 3.Interaction of X-Radiation with Matter 4.Radiation Quantities and Units 5.Radiation Monitoring 6.Overview of Cell Biology 7.Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology 8.Early Tissue Reactions a...

Pixel-to-pixel means that an image is printed: CORRECT ANSWER-at 100% of the pixel count What are other types of AEC detectors (used in mammo) CORRECT ANSWER-Ionizing chamber and solid state detector Magnification values in breast imaging range from ___ to___ CORRECT ANSWER-1.5 to 2.0 What is considered an equipment related artifact? CORRECT ANSWER-Compression device misalignment blurring in one area of a mammographic image often is a result of: a. nonuniform compression b. patie...

improper patient postitioning CORRECT ANSWER-the ACR identifies what as the primary cause for the clinical failure of an image. CC and MLO CORRECT ANSWER-What are the international standard views in screening mammography since they provide the opportunity to visualize virtually all breast tissue a radiologist be onsite CORRECT ANSWER-it is recommended __________ when a diagnostic mammogram is performed in order to evaluate the patient with breast symptoms and direct the technologist in obt...

To best visualize the posterolateral tissue in a "wrap-around" breast, include a(n) _____ view. A. ECC B. SIO C. LMO D. XCCL CORRECT ANSWER-D. XCCL Why is breast compression important during a mammogram? A. Immobilize the breast during the x-ray exposure; helps prevent patient movement. B. Uniformity decrease the thickness of breast tissue C. Reduce the time of the exposure D. All of the above CORRECT ANSWER-D. All of the above Which of the following is NOT part of the internal c...

MAMMOGRAPHY EXAM 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS the first mammogram was performed in what year and was the result of which x ray exam - correct answer 1924 ; chest xray the father of mammography was standardize breast imaging nationwide during the 1960's was - correct answer Robert Egan, md the early 90 tected imaging system is used until the 1960s incorporated which of the following - correct answer Tungsten target tube and glass envelope tube The impetus behind screening mammog...