MTMI Mammography Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
Screening mammogram -
correct answer ✅Patient having no issues, been at least one year
since last mammogram; 40 or older
High risk screening -
correct answer ✅May start at 30 years old, no younger than 25
Diagnostic mammogram -
correct answer ✅Patient complaining of issue with breast, or
physician feels something; Prior breast imaging recommended
follow up
Guidelines for screening mammogram in AVERAGE risk patients per
ACS -
correct answer ✅Age 40-44 obtain "informed consent" with
provider; Age 45-54 should undergo annual screening; Age 55 and
older can do every other year OR annual screenings
Screening ages -
correct answer ✅40 = average risk; 30 (no younger than 25) =
higher risk
,MTMI Mammography Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
Deodorant and powder artifact -
correct answer ✅Look the same as micro calcifications
Mole markers -
correct answer ✅Can mark up to 7 moles on each breast
Nipple markers -
correct answer ✅2nd most common spot for cancer is behind the
nipple
Two routine views -
correct answer ✅CC (craniocaudal) & MLO (mediolateral oblique)
Importance of prior images -
correct answer ✅- Paddle size
- Evaluate your positioning
- Changes in breast tissue
- Locate area of diagnostic work up
AB -
correct answer ✅Accrediting body
, MTMI Mammography Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
ROI -
correct answer ✅Region of interest
AOI -
correct answer ✅Area of interest
CBE -
correct answer ✅Clinical breast examination
SBE -
correct answer ✅Self breast examination
Change in weight -
correct answer ✅+/- 10 pounds needs documented
ACS -
correct answer ✅American Cancer Society
ADH -
correct answer ✅Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia
& Answers (Grade A+)
Screening mammogram -
correct answer ✅Patient having no issues, been at least one year
since last mammogram; 40 or older
High risk screening -
correct answer ✅May start at 30 years old, no younger than 25
Diagnostic mammogram -
correct answer ✅Patient complaining of issue with breast, or
physician feels something; Prior breast imaging recommended
follow up
Guidelines for screening mammogram in AVERAGE risk patients per
ACS -
correct answer ✅Age 40-44 obtain "informed consent" with
provider; Age 45-54 should undergo annual screening; Age 55 and
older can do every other year OR annual screenings
Screening ages -
correct answer ✅40 = average risk; 30 (no younger than 25) =
higher risk
,MTMI Mammography Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
Deodorant and powder artifact -
correct answer ✅Look the same as micro calcifications
Mole markers -
correct answer ✅Can mark up to 7 moles on each breast
Nipple markers -
correct answer ✅2nd most common spot for cancer is behind the
nipple
Two routine views -
correct answer ✅CC (craniocaudal) & MLO (mediolateral oblique)
Importance of prior images -
correct answer ✅- Paddle size
- Evaluate your positioning
- Changes in breast tissue
- Locate area of diagnostic work up
AB -
correct answer ✅Accrediting body
, MTMI Mammography Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
ROI -
correct answer ✅Region of interest
AOI -
correct answer ✅Area of interest
CBE -
correct answer ✅Clinical breast examination
SBE -
correct answer ✅Self breast examination
Change in weight -
correct answer ✅+/- 10 pounds needs documented
ACS -
correct answer ✅American Cancer Society
ADH -
correct answer ✅Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia
