Section 1 MTMI: Patient care, patient
interaction, and management (14)
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
What is considered to be the Gold standard in early detection of
breast cancer? (The best way to catch early detection of breast
cancer). -
correct answer ✅A mammogram is the best way
What percent does mammogram find in early detection? -
correct answer ✅80% of early breast cancers
Can the covid vaccine affect mammogram imaging? If so, how long
should you wait to get your mammogram done? -
correct answer ✅It can affect the increase of lymph nodes.
Wait 4-6 weeks
Why might someone get a screening exam for mammogram? How
often do you need these done? -
correct answer ✅-patient has NO ISSUES OR CONCERNS
-it has been at least 1 year since their last mammogram
,Section 1 MTMI: Patient care, patient
interaction, and management (14)
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
-40 years old or older
What age can high risk screenings be done? -
correct answer ✅-as young as 30 years old but NOT younger than
25
What is a diagnostic mammogram? Why might someone have one
done? -
correct answer ✅-patient that has a CONCERN or ISSUE by
PATIENT or PHYSICIAN
-patient is complaining of an issue with her breast or her physician
feels something in the breast
What if patients last breast imaging recommended a follow up
exam? What would this be considered? -
correct answer ✅-diagnostic
-any additional imaging recommend by the radiologist. Added views
or diagnostic follow up imaging
, Section 1 MTMI: Patient care, patient
interaction, and management (14)
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
The younger you are what kind of tissue might you have? -
correct answer ✅More dense
***What are the Guidelines for screening mammogram in
AVERAGE RISK patients per ACS (American Cancer Society)? 5
different guidelines -
correct answer ✅1. Women ages 40-44 consult with their
physician so that can INFORMED CONSENT
2. Women ages 45-54 should undergo annual mammograms
(should start at this age)
3. Women ages 55 and older can transition to every other year or
continue annual screenings
4. Women should continue screening mammography as long as
their overall health is good, and they have a life expectancy of 10
years or longer
5. No recommendations for self breast exam or clinical breast
exams
interaction, and management (14)
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
What is considered to be the Gold standard in early detection of
breast cancer? (The best way to catch early detection of breast
cancer). -
correct answer ✅A mammogram is the best way
What percent does mammogram find in early detection? -
correct answer ✅80% of early breast cancers
Can the covid vaccine affect mammogram imaging? If so, how long
should you wait to get your mammogram done? -
correct answer ✅It can affect the increase of lymph nodes.
Wait 4-6 weeks
Why might someone get a screening exam for mammogram? How
often do you need these done? -
correct answer ✅-patient has NO ISSUES OR CONCERNS
-it has been at least 1 year since their last mammogram
,Section 1 MTMI: Patient care, patient
interaction, and management (14)
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
-40 years old or older
What age can high risk screenings be done? -
correct answer ✅-as young as 30 years old but NOT younger than
25
What is a diagnostic mammogram? Why might someone have one
done? -
correct answer ✅-patient that has a CONCERN or ISSUE by
PATIENT or PHYSICIAN
-patient is complaining of an issue with her breast or her physician
feels something in the breast
What if patients last breast imaging recommended a follow up
exam? What would this be considered? -
correct answer ✅-diagnostic
-any additional imaging recommend by the radiologist. Added views
or diagnostic follow up imaging
, Section 1 MTMI: Patient care, patient
interaction, and management (14)
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
The younger you are what kind of tissue might you have? -
correct answer ✅More dense
***What are the Guidelines for screening mammogram in
AVERAGE RISK patients per ACS (American Cancer Society)? 5
different guidelines -
correct answer ✅1. Women ages 40-44 consult with their
physician so that can INFORMED CONSENT
2. Women ages 45-54 should undergo annual mammograms
(should start at this age)
3. Women ages 55 and older can transition to every other year or
continue annual screenings
4. Women should continue screening mammography as long as
their overall health is good, and they have a life expectancy of 10
years or longer
5. No recommendations for self breast exam or clinical breast
exams
