Module 8

Question 1

The automatic ________ should be shut off once a patient is positioned for the tangential projection used to display calcifications.

exposure control
compression release
target selector
kVp selector

Answer 1

compression release

Question 2

The CC from below projection is used:

1. in imaging of the male breast
2. for women with lordosis
3. to help define abnormalities in the upper region of the breast

1 & 2
1 & 3
2 & 3
1, 2, & 3

Answer 2

1 & 3

Question 3

In most situations, how many images make up an augmented breast study?

2
4
6
8

Answer 3

8

Question 4

Magnification only can be used with spot compression.

TRUE
FALSE

Answer 4

FALSE

Question 5

Underexposure is a cause of _______ in mammograms of dense breasts.

false-positive readings
false-negative readings
artifacts
high contrast

Answer 5

false-negative readings

Question 6

To properly display breast anatomy, the optical density for glandular breast tissue should measure at least _______.

1. 0
2. 5
3. 0
4. 5

Answer 6

1.0