Test 2: Mammography

Mammography:

is the most accurate and cost effective screening modality available

Mammography ________________ a physical and breast self examination.

should be done in conjunction with

Mammography was first proposed in:

1924

A routine mammogram consists of:

four views total

A woman with implants:

receives double the amount of views as a woman without implants

T/F: Breast Tomosynthesis involves taking multiple images through the breast.

True

Compression:

I. is necessary

II. reduces the amount of radiation received by the patient III. reduces superimposition of the breast tissues

IV. holds the breast in place

I, II, III and IV

T/F: The magnification view is a routine view performed in a mammogram.

False

A mammographer must

be a Registered Radiologic Technologist

have completed 16 hours formal education for the ARRT (40 hours required for the MQSA)

complete 100 exams (25 of which must be supervised)

T/F: Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women.

False

According to the American Cancer Society, women should obtain annual Mammograms starting at the age of:

45

T/F: Mammographers are never involved in invasive procedures (exams involving a needle).

False

What is the Ecklund technique used for?

Implant imaging

T/F: The maximum allowable dose for a screening Mammogram as set by the MQSA is 3 mGy.

True

T/F: One of 20 women in the U.S. will die of breast cancer in their lifetime.

False