MTMI Mammography: Patient
Care/Treatment Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What are the new ACS mammography screening recommendations
for women at age 40-44, 45-54, 55 and older? -
correct answer ✅40-44- Consult with a physician ( Informed
Consent)
45-54- annual screening
55 and older- screening every other year if desired or continue
annual
What are the ACR recommendations guidelines for mammography
screening? -
correct answer ✅Mammography screening begins at age 40 for
women with average risk of breast cancer.
What are the ACR recommendations for women at high risk? -
correct answer ✅Women should begin annual screening at age 30
but no sooner than 25.
Why is not recommended to have mammography screening sooner
than 25? -
correct answer ✅Because breast tissue in young women are dense
and hard to screen and also has an increased sensitivity to
radiation.
, MTMI Mammography: Patient
Care/Treatment Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What is the ACR recommendation for women at high risk for an
MRI? -
correct answer ✅at least 20% lifetime risk should begin MRI at age
30
When Breast Self Examination should be performed? -
correct answer ✅1 week after menstrual period ends
IF a women does not have a menstrual period when should BSE be
perfomed? -
correct answer ✅Should be performed same time frame each
month
Breast US are used when? -
correct answer ✅Women with high risk
Women with dense breast tissue
What are the 3 distinct patterns for BSE? -
correct answer ✅Wedge
Spiral
Care/Treatment Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What are the new ACS mammography screening recommendations
for women at age 40-44, 45-54, 55 and older? -
correct answer ✅40-44- Consult with a physician ( Informed
Consent)
45-54- annual screening
55 and older- screening every other year if desired or continue
annual
What are the ACR recommendations guidelines for mammography
screening? -
correct answer ✅Mammography screening begins at age 40 for
women with average risk of breast cancer.
What are the ACR recommendations for women at high risk? -
correct answer ✅Women should begin annual screening at age 30
but no sooner than 25.
Why is not recommended to have mammography screening sooner
than 25? -
correct answer ✅Because breast tissue in young women are dense
and hard to screen and also has an increased sensitivity to
radiation.
, MTMI Mammography: Patient
Care/Treatment Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What is the ACR recommendation for women at high risk for an
MRI? -
correct answer ✅at least 20% lifetime risk should begin MRI at age
30
When Breast Self Examination should be performed? -
correct answer ✅1 week after menstrual period ends
IF a women does not have a menstrual period when should BSE be
perfomed? -
correct answer ✅Should be performed same time frame each
month
Breast US are used when? -
correct answer ✅Women with high risk
Women with dense breast tissue
What are the 3 distinct patterns for BSE? -
correct answer ✅Wedge
Spiral
