Mammography

Question 1

According to ACR Mammography Accreditation standards, what is the minimum frequency for evaluating the compression thickness indicator by the technologist?

Answer 1

Monthly

Question 2

During ACR phantom scoring, which of the following will result in a full point being awarded when viewing the fibers?

Answer 2

≥8 mm long

Question 3

During ACR phantom scoring, which of the following will result in a full point being awarded when viewing the specks?

Answer 3

4-6 specks

Question 4

During ACR phantom scoring, which of the following will result in a full point being awarded when viewing the masses?

Answer 4

≥¾ border

Question 5

Mammographers must perform phantom image evaluation at least

Answer 5

Weekly

Question 6

The MQSA does not require facilities to have:

Answer 6

ACR accreditation

Question 7

The average glandular dose delivered during a single craniocaudal view of an FDA-accepted phantom simulating a standard breast shall not exceed ____ mGy per exposure.

Answer 7

3

Question 8

The mAs recorded during phantom image testing of mammographic equipment should not vary by more than ____ from the initial control value.

Answer 8

±15%

Question 9

The maximum allowable dose per exposure for mammographic images is ____ rad.

Answer 9

0.3

Question 10

The recommended maximum tolerance of kVp variance for mammographic x-ray generators is

Answer 10

5%