Mammography Exam 3 Questions and Answers Rated A

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Mammography Exam 3 Questions and Answers Rated A The main reason for breast compression in mammography is to: ✔✔produce a uniform breast thickness The superior-inferior oblique projection: ✔... ✔best demonstrates the upper-inner quadrant and the lower-outer quadrant of the breast free of superimposition. Which of the following statements is true when imaging the kypothic patient? ✔✔It becomes difficult to include the medial breast tissue in the compression field when compressing from medial to lateral. Kypothic patients can be imaged while seated. The pectoralis major muscle is seen on approximately ___________ % to ____________ % of all CC projections. ✔✔30; 40 In digital mammography imaging, the emphasis for quality imaging has shifted to: ✔✔breast compression and accurate positioning In evaluating the standard MLO projection, the pectoral muscle should: ✔✔have a wide border superiorly with a convex anterior border and should extend to or below the level of the PNL. A useful option when imaging a patient with a protruding abdomen can include reducing the tube angulation when imaging the MLO. ✔✔True After accurately positioning for a CC or MLO projection, if the nipple is not in profile: ✔✔do not reposition solely to place the nipple in profile. Which of the following statements about magnification mammography is false? ✔✔Grids are needed in magnification to improve image resolution. During breast compression, the final degree of compression should be applied using: ✔✔manual controls Which of the following statements about imaging very thin or small breasts is true? ✔✔A breast pad increases the friction between the breast and detector. [Show More]

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