Module 7

Question 1

Women younger than age _______ at menarche or who reached menopause after age ________ have increased breast cancer risk.

10;55
12;55
10;50
12;60

Answer 1

12;55

Question 2

A mammographer should ask about and document all of the following in the patient’s history except __________.

number of diagnostic x-rays received.
whether the patient has received radiation therapy.
whether the patient has been exposed to DES.
if the patient has undergone genetic testing.

Answer 2

number of diagnostic x-rays received.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true regarding breast biopsies and changes in breast architecture?

All patient who have had biopsies have mammographically detected changes following the biopsies.
A scar always is visible following a cyst aspiration.
Skin thickening from excisional biopsies resolves immediately.
The mammographer should document and date breast pathology results of previous biopsies.

Answer 3

The mammographer should document and date breast pathology results of previous biopsies.

Question 4

Breast implants do not increase breast cancer risk.

TRUE
FALSE

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

Nipple discharge is less of a concern if it occurs from both nipples.

TRUE
FALSE

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

If a patient comes to the mammography department with an implanted port or pacemaker, the mammographer should:

cancel the exam
avoid using any breast compression
ask when the device was implanted
avoid use of automatic exposure control for the exam

Answer 6

ask when the device was implanted