Ch. 2 Patient Education and Assessment Flashcards
any breast tissue present in the axillary region or inferior to the actual breast
accessory breast
comes from various sources, including space and the earth itself
background radiation
are the symbols to indicate an abnormal breast cancer gene
BRCA1
BRCA2
a method used to increase breast size by inserting an implant
breast augmentation (also known as breast mammoplasty or augmentation)
the surgical procedure used to reduce, reconstruct, or reshape the breast
mammoplasty
the removal of excess breast fat, glandular tissue, and skin and the shifting or repositioning of the nipple and areola
breast reduction
is a thorough examination of the breast by onesef
breast self-examination (BSE)
is a thorough examination of the breast, including the lymph nodes in the axilla and clavicular area, by a qualified health professional
clinical breast exam (CBE)
measures the amount of radioactivity emitted from a radioactive source and is mainly used in nuclear medicine
Curie (Ci)
an electronic and computerized detection system that is used to form digital images of the breast.
digital imaging
replaces the screen/film combination system in mammography
digital imaging
a general term for rash
eczema
takes into account the different types of radiation and their different biologic effects
effective dose
a measure of the dose to the individuals skin from the radiation source. is often referred to as the patient dose
entrance skin exposure (ESE)
describes radiation dose to the glandular tissues of the breast
glandular dose
the international SI unit that measures the amount of radiation energy absorbed in a medium (body tissue)
Gray(Gy)
a malignant disorder characterized by painless progressive enlargement of lymphoid tissue
Hodgkin’s disease
the use of hormones as therapeutic treatment
hormone therapy
the accumulation of lymph in the soft tissues causing swelling and inflammation
lymphedema
extends from the armpits in the axilla to the groin region of the body
milk ridge or line
also known as mammary line
can develop within 2 days to 18 months after receiving the MRI contrast injection and are characterized by tight, rigid skin that will eventually make any movement at the joints difficult or impossible and may lead to multiorgan failure and death.
Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis(NSF)
and
Nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy(NFD)
the growth of malignant or benign lymphoid tumors
non-hodgkins disease
the terminology used if a woman carries a pregnancy to a point of viability (20 weeks of gestation) regardless of the outcome
parity
the act of giving birth
parturition
the presence of more than one nipple on the breast
polythelia
measures the amount of radiation energy absorbed in a medium
rad
What is the SI unit of radiation absorbed dose
Gray (Gy)
Is the “roentgen equivalent (in) man” attempts to give the biological effects of radiation.
Rem
Gives the equivalent/occupational exposure as opposed to absorbed dose
Rem
A measure Of radiation dose to tissues
Dose Equivalent (DE)
Measures the physical effects of radiation
Absorbed dose
What is the SI unit for rem?
Sievert (Sv)
The measure of ionization produced in the air by x-rays or camera radiation, is a measurement of exposure to radiation
Roentgen
There is no S I unit for this type of x-ray measurement
Roentgen
Refers to a patient who comes for diagnostic testing without a referral from a healthcare
Self-referral
Attempts to give the biologic effects of radiation
Sievert (Sv)
Is the instrument often used to measure the entrance skin dose
Thermoluminescence dosimeter (TLD)
Occur where the skin or mucous membranes is damaged because of inflammation, necrosis, or trauma.
Ulcers
Uses soundwaves to outline the shapes of various organs in the body in real time
Ultrasound
