MAMMOGRAPHY FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 2026/2027
Who is considered the "father of mammography?" - ANSWERSRobert Egan
Xeromammography required viewboxes. - ANSWERSFalse
When was the first dedicated mammography unit developed? - ANSWERS1960's
Respiration is required (in all views) for which modality? -
ANSWERSXeromammography
What year did the first Full Field Digital Mammography Unit receive FDA accreditation?
- ANSWERS2000
In what modality is the cardinal rule that the nipple must always be in profile? -
ANSWERSxeromammography
What year was it recommended that MRI should be used as a screening tool in
conjunction with mammography? - ANSWERS2007
Which of the following was a valid early criticism of mammography? - ANSWERSThe
high radiation dose
In what year did the American Cancer Society officially promote screening
mammography? - ANSWERS1983
The technique that Robert Egan described as being the most beneficial had a _____
and a high mA. - ANSWERSlow
What factors dissuade radiologists from wanting to interpret mammograms? -
ANSWERSHigher malpractice suits
What are the administrative concerns about offering mammography services? -
ANSWERSAll of the above
When describing the examination to the patient, it is important to use -
ANSWERSlayman's terms.
, When educating patients during their exam it is important for the technologist to know
about the current recommendations for - ANSWERSAll of the above.
During the examination, when should you communicate with the patient? -
ANSWERSBefore, during and after the exam
It is the responsibility of the mammography technologist to comply with which of the
following requirements: - ANSWERSAll of the above
What patient information should be reviewed and updated prior to the start of the exam?
- ANSWERSAll of the above
The mammography technologist's expanded role will include: - ANSWERSAll of the
above
A screening mammogram is most appropriate for women: - ANSWERSWho have an
average risk of developing breast cancer
Which are functions that can be performed by a mammography technologist? -
ANSWERSAll of the above
What is the lifetime risk for a woman to develop breast cancer? - ANSWERS1 in 8
The Mammography Quality Standards Act was implemented in 1992, which year was it
revised? - ANSWERS1994
According to the ACS, what percentage of breast cancer cases occur in women with
risk factors? - ANSWERS25%
Characteristics of benign lumps include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWERSHard
Characteristics of malignant lumps include all of the following EXCEPT: -
ANSWERSSpongy
Cancer detected in women younger than 50 tends to - ANSWERSbe more aggressive
Detecting a breast cancer earlier means mortality has been ________. -
ANSWERSDecreased
In October 2015, the American Cancer Society updates their guidelines. They state that
women aged 45-54 should have mammograms how often? - ANSWERSAnnually
What is the highest risk factor for breast cancer? - ANSWERSBeing a female
Glandular dose is used in to describe the radiation dose the breast receives during a
mammogram. - ANSWERStrue
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 2026/2027
Who is considered the "father of mammography?" - ANSWERSRobert Egan
Xeromammography required viewboxes. - ANSWERSFalse
When was the first dedicated mammography unit developed? - ANSWERS1960's
Respiration is required (in all views) for which modality? -
ANSWERSXeromammography
What year did the first Full Field Digital Mammography Unit receive FDA accreditation?
- ANSWERS2000
In what modality is the cardinal rule that the nipple must always be in profile? -
ANSWERSxeromammography
What year was it recommended that MRI should be used as a screening tool in
conjunction with mammography? - ANSWERS2007
Which of the following was a valid early criticism of mammography? - ANSWERSThe
high radiation dose
In what year did the American Cancer Society officially promote screening
mammography? - ANSWERS1983
The technique that Robert Egan described as being the most beneficial had a _____
and a high mA. - ANSWERSlow
What factors dissuade radiologists from wanting to interpret mammograms? -
ANSWERSHigher malpractice suits
What are the administrative concerns about offering mammography services? -
ANSWERSAll of the above
When describing the examination to the patient, it is important to use -
ANSWERSlayman's terms.
, When educating patients during their exam it is important for the technologist to know
about the current recommendations for - ANSWERSAll of the above.
During the examination, when should you communicate with the patient? -
ANSWERSBefore, during and after the exam
It is the responsibility of the mammography technologist to comply with which of the
following requirements: - ANSWERSAll of the above
What patient information should be reviewed and updated prior to the start of the exam?
- ANSWERSAll of the above
The mammography technologist's expanded role will include: - ANSWERSAll of the
above
A screening mammogram is most appropriate for women: - ANSWERSWho have an
average risk of developing breast cancer
Which are functions that can be performed by a mammography technologist? -
ANSWERSAll of the above
What is the lifetime risk for a woman to develop breast cancer? - ANSWERS1 in 8
The Mammography Quality Standards Act was implemented in 1992, which year was it
revised? - ANSWERS1994
According to the ACS, what percentage of breast cancer cases occur in women with
risk factors? - ANSWERS25%
Characteristics of benign lumps include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWERSHard
Characteristics of malignant lumps include all of the following EXCEPT: -
ANSWERSSpongy
Cancer detected in women younger than 50 tends to - ANSWERSbe more aggressive
Detecting a breast cancer earlier means mortality has been ________. -
ANSWERSDecreased
In October 2015, the American Cancer Society updates their guidelines. They state that
women aged 45-54 should have mammograms how often? - ANSWERSAnnually
What is the highest risk factor for breast cancer? - ANSWERSBeing a female
Glandular dose is used in to describe the radiation dose the breast receives during a
mammogram. - ANSWERStrue
