Mammography Midterms practice
Exam Actual Questions and Answers
2026
What are the differences between xeroradiography and analog or
digital imaging? -
correct answer ✅-equipment and recording systems
-technical factors
-patient positioning
Which of the following are instances when the nipple must be in
profile?
1.Women with spontaneous unilateral discharge
2.Performing a mammogram on a male
3.Determine exact location of ROI (region of interest) -
correct answer ✅All of the Above
If a patient will not allow the technologist to apply adequate
compression, the patient must suspend breathing during exposure
to prevent motion. -
correct answer ✅True
Deodorants and powders can mimic -
correct answer ✅microcalcifications
,Mammography Midterms practice
Exam Actual Questions and Answers
2026
Screening mammograms account for what percentage of the total
number of mammograms? -
correct answer ✅80%
Of all cancers women will develop, currently breast cancer ranks as
number 1. What is the incidence? -
correct answer ✅30%
The best long-term prognosis for a woman diagnosed with breast
cancer is if the tumor measures: -
correct answer ✅1cm
A cancer is discovered on a mammogram. The color of the cancer
on an analog film or on a digital computer monitor is -
correct answer ✅White
At what size will a lesion be palpable? -
correct answer ✅1cm
, Mammography Midterms practice
Exam Actual Questions and Answers
2026
How often is breast cancer diagnosed in women? -
correct answer ✅1 in 8
Adipose tissue appears white on a mammogram. -
correct answer ✅False it appears black
A mass appears on a mammogram. The mass will show signs of
cancer if it includes which characteristic? -
correct answer ✅-the borders of the mass are irregular
-the mass has increased in size when compared to prior
mammogram
-the mass appears to be new when compared to prior mammogram
At what age is a screening mammogram recommended? -
correct answer ✅40 +
Glandular tissue appears white on a mammogram -
correct answer ✅True
Exam Actual Questions and Answers
2026
What are the differences between xeroradiography and analog or
digital imaging? -
correct answer ✅-equipment and recording systems
-technical factors
-patient positioning
Which of the following are instances when the nipple must be in
profile?
1.Women with spontaneous unilateral discharge
2.Performing a mammogram on a male
3.Determine exact location of ROI (region of interest) -
correct answer ✅All of the Above
If a patient will not allow the technologist to apply adequate
compression, the patient must suspend breathing during exposure
to prevent motion. -
correct answer ✅True
Deodorants and powders can mimic -
correct answer ✅microcalcifications
,Mammography Midterms practice
Exam Actual Questions and Answers
2026
Screening mammograms account for what percentage of the total
number of mammograms? -
correct answer ✅80%
Of all cancers women will develop, currently breast cancer ranks as
number 1. What is the incidence? -
correct answer ✅30%
The best long-term prognosis for a woman diagnosed with breast
cancer is if the tumor measures: -
correct answer ✅1cm
A cancer is discovered on a mammogram. The color of the cancer
on an analog film or on a digital computer monitor is -
correct answer ✅White
At what size will a lesion be palpable? -
correct answer ✅1cm
, Mammography Midterms practice
Exam Actual Questions and Answers
2026
How often is breast cancer diagnosed in women? -
correct answer ✅1 in 8
Adipose tissue appears white on a mammogram. -
correct answer ✅False it appears black
A mass appears on a mammogram. The mass will show signs of
cancer if it includes which characteristic? -
correct answer ✅-the borders of the mass are irregular
-the mass has increased in size when compared to prior
mammogram
-the mass appears to be new when compared to prior mammogram
At what age is a screening mammogram recommended? -
correct answer ✅40 +
Glandular tissue appears white on a mammogram -
correct answer ✅True
