DIDNT KNOW ANSWER Flashcards
When visually inspecting the breast, the changes that should be recorded include
- changes in breast size and shape
- changes in texture or color of the breast
- indentations on the skin of the breast
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3
D
The surgical specimen is radiographed to
(A) confirm that the entire lesion was removed
(B) compare various needle localization techniques
(C) magnify the lesion to assess any possible microcalcifications
(D) check the position of the lesion
A
A cyst aspiration can only be performed
(A) under ultrasound guidance
(B) using mammographic imaging
(C) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guidance
(D) none of the above
D
Cosmetic intervention could be considered
(A) breast reconstruction after treatment for breast cancer
(B) surgical reconstruction of the breast to increase its firmness
(C) breast biopsy to check a suspicious lesion
(D) breast reduction to relieve back pain
B
Lymph drainage from the medial half of the breast is generally directed to the
(A) internal mammary lymph nodes
(B) external mammary lymph nodes
(C) axillary lymph nodes
(D) mediastinal nodes
A
Which of the following will affect the ratio of glandular tissue to total breast tissue?
- the woman’s genetic predisposition
- ratio of total body adipose tissue to total body weight
- drastic weight gain or weight loss
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3
D
The maximum compression force applied to the breast should not exceed
(A) 111 N (25 lb)
(B) 178 N (40 lb)
(C) 200 N (45 lb)
(D) none of the above
D
When imaging using the from below (FB) projection, the area of the breast that will liekly be missed in the
(A) medial
(B) lateral
(C) inferior
(D) posterior
D
- If any breast tissue is poorly imaged on the MLO projection, it is likely to be
(A) medial breast tissue
(B) lateral breast tissue
(C) inferior breast tissue
(D) superior breast tissue
A
When the breast, lymph nodes and pectoral fascia is removed
modified radical mastectomy
each breast consists of how many lobes
15-20
The CC provides poor visualization of what tissue
posterior
a womans risk __ if she has 2 1st degree relatives with breast cancer
triples
Malignant casting- type calcifications can appear on the mammogram as
fragmented linear braching
can easily be mistaken for cancer, but is not usually assicaiated with skin thickening or dimpling
post-op scarring
