What is the mortality rate of lung cancer in women?

Highest mortality rate in women

What does ACS state is the relationship between having risk factors and getting breast cancer?

25% of cancer patients had risk factors; 75% had no risk factors

Which "soft" (non-technical) skills must a mammographer have?

Communication and interpersonal skills

If a woman has no symptoms of breast cancer,----

It is the number one reason why women do not have mammograms.

Which of the following found that dense breast imaging is improved with digital mammography?

DMIST (Digital Mammography Imaging Screening Trial)

If a mammographer decides extra views are necessary for a complete study,---

This is part of Exam Management

When is the best time to find out if a patient has implants?

During registration process for a mammogram

How do Veteran Administration facilities differ from non-VA facilities?

They are exempt from MQSA regulations

What can uneven compression across the breast cause?

Blurring on some areas of the mammogram

What effect did development of dedicated machines have on mammography?

Screening mammograms began in earnest

What breast condition begins medially and laterally and progresses through to nipple?

Atrophy of breast tissue post-menopause

What do female gender, advanced age, maternal family history of breast cancer comprise?

Risk factors for developing breast cancer

What is the Axillary Tail?

Thick, wedge-shaped portion of breast in mid-axilla

How might the Upper Outer Quadrant (UOQ) be described using the clock face method?

10:30 Right breast or 1:30 Left breast

A mammographer who knows all the correct positions, is able to execute them well, and can evaluate images is ______

Well-skilled in Image Execution

What occurs in the Epithelial cell layer of the TDLU?

Most benign and malignant lesions originate

An important aspect of patient care in mammography is the technologist's role in _______

Meeting patients' emotional needs

When must the nipple be in profile on mammogram?

Male mammogram; nipple discharge; lesion on areola

How are the results of a mammogram conveyed to a patient?

Must be in writing, even if also given verbally

When a patient has symptoms such as lump, nipple discharge, localized pain-----

A diagnostic mammogram is performed

How might the lymphatic system be of concern in mammography?

As primary pathway for spread of breast tissue

Which of the following might explain a patient's reluctance to comply with instructions in a mammogram?

Anxiety about having a mammogram

When might a pregnant or breast-feeding woman have a mammogram?

When investigating a possible malignant lesion

What may be affected adversely by Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?

Specificity of mammogram diagnosis

What is the hormone Progesterone responsible for?

Lobular proliferation and growth

Balancing time restrictions for doing a mammogram and giving emotional support is ________

A formidable challenge to a mammography

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1
What is effect of end of lactation and involution and regression of glandular tissue?
Breast can still produce milk
Breasts become smaller
Breasts become larger
Breast can no longer produce milk
2
What is the mortality rate of lung cancer in women?
Least mortality rate in women
Highest mortality rate in women
Lowest mortality rate in women
Lower mortality rate than breast cancer
3
How might hair follicles show on a mammogram?
As bumps on Inframammary Fold
As bumps in axilla
As bumps on areola
As bumps over whole breast area
4
What does ACS state is the relationship between having risk factors and getting breast cancer?
70% of cancer patients had risk factors; 30% had no risk factors
80% cancer patients had risk; 20 % had no risk factors
25% of cancer patients had risk factors; 75% had no risk factors
50% cancer patients had risk; 50% had no risk factors
5
What balance must be found in "risk vs benefit" debate in mammography?
Between Image Quality and Patient satisfaction
Between Dose and Emotional support of patient
Between Dose and Time to execute a mammogram
Between Image Quality and Dose
6
Which view can show if lesion is superior or inferior?
MLO
Tangential
CC
Axillary Tail
7
Which "soft" (non-technical) skills must a mammographer have?
Excellent technical skills in machine use
Ability to work fast.
Good ability to evaluate images
Communication and interpersonal skills
8
Which of the following is achieved by reducing exposure time on a mammogram?
Increased number of mammograms schedules
Better imaging of dense breasts
Image contrast
Reduced patient motion
9
If a woman has no symptoms of breast cancer,----
Women believe that they will never get breast cancer
Women are most willing to have a mammogram
It is the number two reason for not having mammograms.
It is the number one reason why women do not have mammograms.
10
What is best time for mammogram in still-menstruating age women?
Two days before menses
One week post menses
One week before menses
First day of menses
11
What is an Intramammary Lymph node?
A lymph node within the breast
A lymph node with metastatic lesions
A lymph node near the breast
A lymph node between the breasts
12
Which of the following found that dense breast imaging is improved with digital mammography?
ACR studies
DMIST (Digital Mammography Imaging Screening Trial)
MQSA regulations
ARRT studies
13
If a mammographer decides extra views are necessary for a complete study,---
A radiologist must first be consulted
The patient's referring doctor must be consulted
The patient must not be informed
This is part of Exam Management
14
When is the best time to find out if a patient has implants?
During registration process for a mammogram
After all the images have been taken
After the first breast image has been taken
As soon as the mammographer begins the study
15
When does ACS recommend females get yearly screening mammograms?
Age 40
Age 50
Age 35
Age 45 and up
16
Which view can show if a lesion is medial or lateral?
Magnification view on MLO
CC
Lateral
MLO
17
What is the hormone Estrogen responsible for?
Lymph production
Ductal proliferation
Lobular proliferation and growth
Development of Cooper's Ligaments
18
What is the appropriate mammogram procedure for an asymptomatic patient of average risk?
Magnification views on a skin mole
A Screening mammogram
A diagnostic mammogram
Have Ultrasound before the mammogram
19
Facia of which muscle forms approximately two-thirds of base of breast?
Latissimus Dorsi Muscle
Triceps muscle
Pectoralis major muscle
Serratus anterior muscle
20
What is the number one risk factor for females developing breast cancer?
Taking oral contraceptives
Being female
Taking HRT
Being of advanced age
21
How do Veteran Administration facilities differ from non-VA facilities?
They do not perform diagnostic mammograms
They are exempt from patient care regulations
They are for VA personnel only
They are exempt from MQSA regulations
22
Development of accessory breast tissue is called-------
Fibrocystic breast disease
Breast cancer
Polymastia
Multiple Breast Syndrome
23
What can uneven compression across the breast cause?
Increased spatial resolution
Loss of breast tissue from lateral borders
Blurring on some areas of the mammogram
Excessive patient discomfort
24
What effect did development of dedicated machines have on mammography?
Encouraged development of more efficient machines
Made mammography cheaper
Screening mammograms began in earnest
Increased cost of mammogram
25
What breast condition begins medially and laterally and progresses through to nipple?
Breast pain
Atrophy of breast tissue post-menopause
Breast cancer
Fibrocystic breast disease
26
What do female gender, advanced age, maternal family history of breast cancer comprise?
Risk factors for developing breast cancer
Low probability for developing breast cancer
High probability of developing breast cancer
Factors in developing incurable breast disease
27
Which of the following is NOT a function performed by a mammographer?
Performin additional views in a diagnostic mammogram
Breast biopsy
Requesting prior mammograms from other facilities
Daily cleaning of machine
28
Where is the most common location for breast cancer?
Nipple
Breast ducts
Axilla
Breast adipose tissue
29
What is the Axillary Tail?
Area if breast difficult to image
Thick wedge-shaped portion of breast in posterior axilla
Area underneath breast that must be shown on MLO
Thick, wedge-shaped portion of breast in mid-axilla
30
Which of the following describe tissue adjacent to chest wall, and the nipple?
Areola, nipple
Inframammary fold, apex
Latissimus dorsi muscle, apex
Base of breast, apex
31
What age does the ACS recommend asymptomatic women have the first (baseline) mammogram?
35
45
40
50
32
How might the Upper Outer Quadrant (UOQ) be described using the clock face method?
2:15 Right breast or 10:00 Left breast
7:30 Right breast or 4: 30 Left breast
5:00 Right breast or 8:15 Left breast
10:30 Right breast or 1:30 Left breast
33
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of compression?
Improved Spatial Resolution
Lessening dose
Reducing patient motion
Reducing thickness of breast
34
What type of tissue is gray or black on a mammogram?
Blood vessels
Adipose tissue
Glandular tissue
Lymph tissue
35
A mammographer who knows all the correct positions, is able to execute them well, and can evaluate images is ______
Well-skilled in Image Execution
Does not need to complete more CEs
Must learn to slow down so patient does not feel rushed.
Skilled in performing fast mammograms
36
What occurs in the Epithelial cell layer of the TDLU?
Most benign and malignant lesions originate
Blood and lymph structures are formed
Muscular contractions of this layer eject milk into ducts
Most normal adipose tissue originates
37
An important aspect of patient care in mammography is the technologist's role in _______
Meeting patients' emotional needs
Informing patient of results of mammogram
Obtaining a through history
Performing a technically excellent mammogram
38
When must the nipple be in profile on mammogram?
Only for diagnostic mammograms
Male mammogram; nipple discharge; lesion on areola
Follow-up imaging of lesion in axilla
All mammograms must show nipple in profile
39
What can cause overdevelopment of male breast tissue?
Use of steroids
Alcohol use
Smoking
Excess exercise
40
Which of the following breast features may be benign?
Breast lump with positive biopsy
Sudden nipple retraction with breast lump
Breast lump with irregular stellate borders
Asymmetrical breasts
41
How are the results of a mammogram conveyed to a patient?
Must be in writing, even if also given verbally
By texting and verbally
By phone only is sufficient
Verbally only is sufficient
42
When a patient has symptoms such as lump, nipple discharge, localized pain-----
An MRI of the breast is always first performed
A diagnostic mammogram is performed
A surgeon must first be consulted
A screening mammogram is performed
43
How might the lymphatic system be of concern in mammography?
Enlarged lymph nodes may show on mammography
As primary pathway for spread of breast tissue
It is involved in development of glandular breast tissue
It is involved in drainage from the breast
44
Which of the following might explain a patient's reluctance to comply with instructions in a mammogram?
Patient is in a hurry.
Anxiety about having a mammogram
Technologist is inexperienced.
Patient did not like the mammography
45
When might a pregnant or breast-feeding woman have a mammogram?
When the annual mammogram is due
When investigating a possible malignant lesion
Only after delivery or cessation of lactation
Never
46
What may be affected adversely by Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?
Sensitivity of mammogram diagnosis
Specificity of mammogram diagnosis
Increase in adipose tissue
Involution of glandular tissue
47
What causes increase in Compton scatter on a mammogram"
Increasing kVp
Increase in SID
Increasing mAs
Applying too much compression
48
What is the hormone Progesterone responsible for?
Lobular proliferation and growth
Growth of Cooper's Ligaments
Adipose tissue development
Ductal proliferation
49
What function has the TDLU (Terminal Duct Lobular Unit)?
Lymph production
Milk production
Fat production
Structural support for breast tissue
50
What is the easiest tissue to image in mammography?
Lymphatic tissue
Fatty tissue
Glandular tissue
Vascular tissue
51
Balancing time restrictions for doing a mammogram and giving emotional support is ________
An impossible task for mammographers
A formidable challenge to a mammography
An easy task for mammographers
Is not considered important by Radiology Managers
52
Which of the following technologists require 40 hours training in the modality?
Radiography
CT
MRI
Mammography
53
What area of the breast is best shown on MLO projection?
Upper outer quadrant and posterior breast
Axillary Tail
Lower outer quadrant and anterior breast
Anterior and mid breast
54
How is the clock face used in mammography?
When using mosaic method for imaging large breasts
To improve imaging the posterior breast
To describe location of lesion in breast
When describing PNL (Posterior Nipple Line)
55
Which of the following is not a type of breast tissue?
Adipose tissue
Glandular tissue
Muscle tissue
Vascular and nervous tissue
56
What is the number two risk factor for females to develop breast cancer?
Having had breast cancer
On HRT
Advanced age
Being female
57
If a mammographer calls a surgeon's office to get results of a biopsy to give the radiologist------
It is a HIPAA violation
It is not part of a mammography's duty
It is not a HIPAA violation
It is better to let the registration personnel make the call.
58
Does having one or more risk factors for breast cancer mean patient will get breast cancer?
Patient may never get breast cancer
Patient has same risk as patient with no risk factors
Patient has a low risk for getting breast cancer
Patient will not have regular mammograms
59
Where is most glandular tissue concentrated in the breast?
Upper Inner Quadrant
Lower Outer Quadrant
Lower Inner Quadrant
Upper Outer Quadrant
60
What breast feature occurs in late teens?
Breasts undergo glandular atrophy
Breasts completely mature
Breasts increase amount of adipose tissue
Breasts become less dense
61
When is it important not to use an insecure web server?
When patients are researching what is involved in a mammogram
When a patient is looking for a doctor
When scheduling patient for a mammogram
When researching mammogram facilities
62
Metal particles from antiperspirants or talcum powder are most likely to be found-------
On lateral aspect of breast
In IMF and axilla
On superior posterior breast
Around areola
63
What aspect of a technologist's duties is not part of Positioning Image Quality Checkpoints?
Performing correct positioning
Determining if a. Repeat is necessary
Evaluating correct positioning
QC on machine
64
What regulations must a mammographer comply with?
City
Town
Federal and State
DMV
65
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma is _________
A cancer that originate in the breast lobules
The highest mortality rate of all cancers in women
The least common type of breast cancer in women
The most common type of breast cancer in women
66
How did development of dedicated machines affect mammography?
Increased the use of MRI in mammography
Gave the impetus to Increase diagnostic mammography
Gave the impetus to increase screening mammography
Increased waiting time to schedule a mammogram
67
What must be included in patient History Questionnaire given to Radiologist?
Prior chest x-rays
Prior breast surgeries
Change of address or phone number
Patient preferences for compression amount
68
What may present as multiple lucencies throughout breast on mammogram?
Coopers' ligaments
Lymph nodes
Skin pores
Blood vessels
69
What is the prognosis for patients whose cancer is detected at 1 cm size?
Decreased prognosis compared with larger tumors
No different prognosis compared with larger tumors
Best long-term prognosis
Worst long-term prognosis compared with other tumor sizes.

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