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Ch. 2 Patient Education and Assessment Flashcards

1
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any breast tissue present in the axillary region or inferior to the actual breast

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accessory breast

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2
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comes from various sources, including space and the earth itself

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background radiation

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3
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are the symbols to indicate an abnormal breast cancer gene

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BRCA1

BRCA2

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4
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a method used to increase breast size by inserting an implant

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breast augmentation (also known as breast mammoplasty or augmentation)

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5
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the surgical procedure used to reduce, reconstruct, or reshape the breast

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mammoplasty

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6
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the removal of excess breast fat, glandular tissue, and skin and the shifting or repositioning of the nipple and areola

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breast reduction

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7
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is a thorough examination of the breast by onesef

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breast self-examination (BSE)

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8
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is a thorough examination of the breast, including the lymph nodes in the axilla and clavicular area, by a qualified health professional

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clinical breast exam (CBE)

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9
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measures the amount of radioactivity emitted from a radioactive source and is mainly used in nuclear medicine

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Curie (Ci)

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10
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an electronic and computerized detection system that is used to form digital images of the breast.

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digital imaging

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11
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replaces the screen/film combination system in mammography

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digital imaging

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12
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a general term for rash

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eczema

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13
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takes into account the different types of radiation and their different biologic effects

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effective dose

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14
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a measure of the dose to the individuals skin from the radiation source. is often referred to as the patient dose

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entrance skin exposure (ESE)

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15
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describes radiation dose to the glandular tissues of the breast

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glandular dose

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16
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the international SI unit that measures the amount of radiation energy absorbed in a medium (body tissue)

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Gray(Gy)

17
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a malignant disorder characterized by painless progressive enlargement of lymphoid tissue

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Hodgkin’s disease

18
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the use of hormones as therapeutic treatment

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hormone therapy

19
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the accumulation of lymph in the soft tissues causing swelling and inflammation

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lymphedema

20
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extends from the armpits in the axilla to the groin region of the body

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milk ridge or line

also known as mammary line

21
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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.

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Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis(NSF)
and
Nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy(NFD)

22
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the growth of malignant or benign lymphoid tumors

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non-hodgkins disease

23
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the terminology used if a woman carries a pregnancy to a point of viability (20 weeks of gestation) regardless of the outcome

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parity

24
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the act of giving birth

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parturition

25
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the presence of more than one nipple on the breast

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polythelia

26
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measures the amount of radiation energy absorbed in a medium

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rad

27
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What is the SI unit of radiation absorbed dose

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Gray (Gy)

28
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Is the “roentgen equivalent (in) man” attempts to give the biological effects of radiation.

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Rem

29
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Gives the equivalent/occupational exposure as opposed to absorbed dose

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Rem

30
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A measure Of radiation dose to tissues

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Dose Equivalent (DE)

31
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Measures the physical effects of radiation

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Absorbed dose

32
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What is the SI unit for rem?

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Sievert (Sv)

33
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The measure of ionization produced in the air by x-rays or camera radiation, is a measurement of exposure to radiation

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Roentgen

34
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There is no S I unit for this type of x-ray measurement

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Roentgen

35
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Refers to a patient who comes for diagnostic testing without a referral from a healthcare

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Self-referral

36
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Attempts to give the biologic effects of radiation

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Sievert (Sv)

37
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Is the instrument often used to measure the entrance skin dose

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Thermoluminescence dosimeter (TLD)

38
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Occur where the skin or mucous membranes is damaged because of inflammation, necrosis, or trauma.

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Ulcers

39
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Uses soundwaves to outline the shapes of various organs in the body in real time

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Ultrasound

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