Mammography and DXA Exam Updated
Actual Questions and CORRECT Answers
Since 1989, death rates from breast cancer have been - CORRECT ANSWER steadily
decreasing
Which of the following terms is also referred to as 3D breast imaging? - CORRECT
ANSWER Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT)
The most common material used for the target in mammography tubes is - CORRECT
ANSWER Molybdenum
Which projections of the breast are routinely performed during screening mammography?
1. Lateral
2. Craniocaudal
3. Mediolateral oblique - CORRECT ANSWER 2 and 3
Which of the following is true regarding the radiographic examination of the breast?
1. Imaging the posterior breast tissue is critical.
2. Use adequate compression to produce a uniform breast thickness.
3. Perform positioning of the breast consistently so that lesions can be accurately localized -
CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, and 3
The pectoral muscle is seen on the craniocaudal projection of the breast in what percentage of
patients - CORRECT ANSWER 30%
Which of the following is true regarding the craniocaudal image of the breast?
1. The nipple should be in profile and at midline.
2. All of the medial breast tissue should be shown.
, 3. The marker should be positioned along the medial side - CORRECT ANSWER 1
and 2
What is the angle of the central ray for the mediolateral oblique projection of the breast -
CORRECT ANSWER 30 to 60 degrees, depending on the angle of the pectoral muscle
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 - CORRECT ANSWER 1 and 3
Which of the following describes the placement of the IR holder for the mediolateral oblique
projection of the breast? - CORRECT ANSWER The superior border level with the
axilla
The method used to image the breasts of women who have had implants is the - CORRECT
ANSWER Eklund
MRI is commonly used in mammography for imaging - CORRECT ANSWER the
augmented breast
In what year did mammography become the only x-ray examination regulated by the federal
government - CORRECT ANSWER 1994
What is the recommended frequency of mammography for women over age 40? - CORRECT
ANSWER once a year
What type of generators do mammography machines have - CORRECT
ANSWER high frequency
Actual Questions and CORRECT Answers
Since 1989, death rates from breast cancer have been - CORRECT ANSWER steadily
decreasing
Which of the following terms is also referred to as 3D breast imaging? - CORRECT
ANSWER Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT)
The most common material used for the target in mammography tubes is - CORRECT
ANSWER Molybdenum
Which projections of the breast are routinely performed during screening mammography?
1. Lateral
2. Craniocaudal
3. Mediolateral oblique - CORRECT ANSWER 2 and 3
Which of the following is true regarding the radiographic examination of the breast?
1. Imaging the posterior breast tissue is critical.
2. Use adequate compression to produce a uniform breast thickness.
3. Perform positioning of the breast consistently so that lesions can be accurately localized -
CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, and 3
The pectoral muscle is seen on the craniocaudal projection of the breast in what percentage of
patients - CORRECT ANSWER 30%
Which of the following is true regarding the craniocaudal image of the breast?
1. The nipple should be in profile and at midline.
2. All of the medial breast tissue should be shown.
, 3. The marker should be positioned along the medial side - CORRECT ANSWER 1
and 2
What is the angle of the central ray for the mediolateral oblique projection of the breast -
CORRECT ANSWER 30 to 60 degrees, depending on the angle of the pectoral muscle
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 - CORRECT ANSWER 1 and 3
Which of the following describes the placement of the IR holder for the mediolateral oblique
projection of the breast? - CORRECT ANSWER The superior border level with the
axilla
The method used to image the breasts of women who have had implants is the - CORRECT
ANSWER Eklund
MRI is commonly used in mammography for imaging - CORRECT ANSWER the
augmented breast
In what year did mammography become the only x-ray examination regulated by the federal
government - CORRECT ANSWER 1994
What is the recommended frequency of mammography for women over age 40? - CORRECT
ANSWER once a year
What type of generators do mammography machines have - CORRECT
ANSWER high frequency
