Question 1

The first dedicated mammography machine was introduced in what year?

Accepted Answer

A)  1945 
B)  1950 
C)  1960 
D)  1967 
A)  1945 
B)  1950 
C)  1960 
D)  1967 D

Question 2

How many projections are required for a complete examination of both breasts on a patient who has implants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Four 
B)  Eight 
C)  Four, depending on the patient's age 
D)  Eight, depending on the patient's age 
A)  Four 
B)  Eight 
C)  Four, depending on the patient's age 
D)  Eight, depending on the patient's age B

Question 3

In what year did mammography become the only x-ray examination regulated by the federal government?

Accepted Answer

A)  1990 
B)  1994 
C)  1996 
A)  1990 
B)  1994 
C)  1996 B

Question 4

What is the angle of the central ray for the mediolateral oblique projection of the breast?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 degrees 
B)  45 degrees 
C)  30 to 60 degrees, depending on the angle of the pectoral muscle 
D)  45 to 50 degrees, depending on the angle of the pectoral muscle 
A)  25 degrees 
B)  45 degrees 
C)  30 to 60 degrees, depending on the angle of the pectoral muscle 
D)  45 to 50 degrees, depending on the angle of the pectoral muscle

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding the radiographic examination of the breast?
1)Imaging the posterior breast tissue is critical.
2)Use vigorous compression to produce a uniform breast thickness.
3)Perform positioning of the breast consistently so that lesions can be accurately localized.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 6

The projection of the breast shown in the figure below is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  mediolateral (ML). 
B)  lateromedial (LM). 
C)  mediolateral oblique (MLO). 
D)  lateromedial oblique (LMO). 
A)  mediolateral (ML). 
B)  lateromedial (LM). 
C)  mediolateral oblique (MLO). 
D)  lateromedial oblique (LMO).

Question 7

Which of the following describes the placement of the IR holder for the mediolateral oblique projection of the breast?

Accepted Answer

A)  The superior border level with the axilla 
B)  Perpendicular to the pectoral muscle 
C)  Parallel with the anterior aspect of the affected upper arm 
D)  Parallel with the line drawn from the axilla to the xiphoid 
A)  The superior border level with the axilla 
B)  Perpendicular to the pectoral muscle 
C)  Parallel with the anterior aspect of the affected upper arm 
D)  Parallel with the line drawn from the axilla to the xiphoid

Question 8

The arrow in the images below points to a mass with the characteristics of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  benign tumor. 
B)  malignant tumor. 
C)  fibrous tissue mass. 
D)  cystic lesion. 
A)  benign tumor. 
B)  malignant tumor. 
C)  fibrous tissue mass. 
D)  cystic lesion.

Question 9

For the craniocaudal projection of the breast, the IR holder should be raised to the level of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  nipple. 
B)  axillary tail. 
C)  pectoral muscle. 
D)  inframammary fold. 
A)  nipple. 
B)  axillary tail. 
C)  pectoral muscle. 
D)  inframammary fold.

Question 10

Which projection is used when the lateral portion of the breast is not well seen on the standard CC projection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lateromedial (LM) 
B)  Lateromedial oblique (LMO) 
C)  Mediolateral oblique (MLO) 
D)  Exaggerated craniocaudal (XCCL) 
A)  Lateromedial (LM) 
B)  Lateromedial oblique (LMO) 
C)  Mediolateral oblique (MLO) 
D)  Exaggerated craniocaudal (XCCL)

Question 11

The overall most common cause of death in women is:

Accepted Answer

A)  breast cancer. 
B)  lung cancer. 
C)  ovarian cancer. 
D)  auto accidents. 
A)  breast cancer. 
B)  lung cancer. 
C)  ovarian cancer. 
D)  auto accidents.

Question 12

What percentage of patients in the United States will develop breast cancer during their lifetime?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  8% 
C)  12% 
D)  15% 
A)  5% 
B)  8% 
C)  12% 
D)  15%

Question 13

What percent of nonpalpable lesions in the breast are not malignant?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  8% 
C)  70% 
D)  80% 
A)  5% 
B)  8% 
C)  70% 
D)  80%

Question 14

Which breast imaging technique sparked the beginning of widespread population screening for breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Molybdenum-target tubes 
B)  Xeromammography 
C)  High-resolution x-ray film 
D)  Specialized grids 
A)  Molybdenum-target tubes 
B)  Xeromammography 
C)  High-resolution x-ray film 
D)  Specialized grids

Question 15

For which projection of the breast is the AEC turned off?

Accepted Answer

A)  CC with full implant 
B)  CC with displaced implant 
C)  All magnification projections 
D)  Mediolateral oblique 
A)  CC with full implant 
B)  CC with displaced implant 
C)  All magnification projections 
D)  Mediolateral oblique

Question 16

For which projections of the breast would minimal compression be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  All postsurgery projections 
B)  All magnification projections 
C)  CC and MLO with displaced implant 
D)  CC and MLO with full implant 
A)  All postsurgery projections 
B)  All magnification projections 
C)  CC and MLO with displaced implant 
D)  CC and MLO with full implant

Question 17

The most common material used for the target in mammography tubes is:

Accepted Answer

A)  vanadium. 
B)  rhodium. 
C)  tungsten. 
D)  molybdenum. 
A)  vanadium. 
B)  rhodium. 
C)  tungsten. 
D)  molybdenum.

Question 18

Which of the following is true regarding the mediolateral oblique projection of the breast?
1)The central ray enters the superomedial aspect of the breast.
2)The marker is placed along the lower border of the breast.
3)The breast should not droop on the image.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 19

Which projections of the breast are routinely performed during screening mammography?
1)Lateral
2)Craniocaudal
3)Mediolateral oblique

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 20

The method used to image the breasts of women who have had implants is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Towne. 
B)  Eklund. 
C)  Stecher. 
D)  Lawrence. 
A)  Towne. 
B)  Eklund. 
C)  Stecher. 
D)  Lawrence.

Exam 21: Mammography

The first dedicated mammography machine was introduced in what year?

How many projections are required for a complete examination of both breasts on a patient who has implants?

In what year did mammography become the only x-ray examination regulated by the federal government?

What is the angle of the central ray for the mediolateral oblique projection of the breast?

Which of the following is true regarding the radiographic examination of the breast? 1)Imaging the posterior breast tissue is critical. 2)Use vigorous compression to produce a uniform breast thickness. 3)Perform positioning of the breast consistently so that lesions can be accurately localized.

The projection of the breast shown in the figure below is a:

Which of the following describes the placement of the IR holder for the mediolateral oblique projection of the breast?

The arrow in the images below points to a mass with the characteristics of a:

For the craniocaudal projection of the breast, the IR holder should be raised to the level of the:

Which projection is used when the lateral portion of the breast is not well seen on the standard CC projection?

The overall most common cause of death in women is:

What percentage of patients in the United States will develop breast cancer during their lifetime?

What percent of nonpalpable lesions in the breast are not malignant?

Which breast imaging technique sparked the beginning of widespread population screening for breast cancer?

For which projection of the breast is the AEC turned off?

For which projections of the breast would minimal compression be used?

The most common material used for the target in mammography tubes is:

Which of the following is true regarding the mediolateral oblique projection of the breast? 1)The central ray enters the superomedial aspect of the breast. 2)The marker is placed along the lower border of the breast. 3)The breast should not droop on the image.

Which projections of the breast are routinely performed during screening mammography? 1)Lateral 2)Craniocaudal 3)Mediolateral oblique

The method used to image the breasts of women who have had implants is the:

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