Chapter 18 Mammography Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Which projections of the breast are routinely performed during
screening mammography?
1. Lateral
2. Craniocaudal
3. Mediolateral oblique -
correct answer ✅2 and 3
What is the recommended frequency of mammography for women
over age 40? -
correct answer ✅Once a year
Which breast pathology is defined as a solid, benign tumor of
glandular and connective tissues with clearly defined margins? -
correct answer ✅Fibroadenoma
Which projection is used when the lateral portion of the breast is
not well seen on the standard CC projection? -
correct answer ✅Exaggerated craniocaudal (XCCL)
The method used to image the breasts of women who have had
implants is the -
correct answer ✅Eklund
, Chapter 18 Mammography Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Which of the following projections of the breast will best
demonstrate "milk of calcium"? -
correct answer ✅Mediolateral
What percent of nonpalpable lesions in the breast are not
malignant? -
correct answer ✅80%
Which of the following is true regarding the radiographic
examination of the breast?
1. Imaging the posterior breast tissue is critical.
2. Use adequate compression to produce a uniform breast
thickness.
3. Perform positioning of the breast consistently so that lesions can
be accurately localized. -
correct answer ✅1, 2, and 3
mediolateral oblique (MLO). -
correct answer ✅The projection of the breast shown in the figure
below is a
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Which projections of the breast are routinely performed during
screening mammography?
1. Lateral
2. Craniocaudal
3. Mediolateral oblique -
correct answer ✅2 and 3
What is the recommended frequency of mammography for women
over age 40? -
correct answer ✅Once a year
Which breast pathology is defined as a solid, benign tumor of
glandular and connective tissues with clearly defined margins? -
correct answer ✅Fibroadenoma
Which projection is used when the lateral portion of the breast is
not well seen on the standard CC projection? -
correct answer ✅Exaggerated craniocaudal (XCCL)
The method used to image the breasts of women who have had
implants is the -
correct answer ✅Eklund
, Chapter 18 Mammography Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Which of the following projections of the breast will best
demonstrate "milk of calcium"? -
correct answer ✅Mediolateral
What percent of nonpalpable lesions in the breast are not
malignant? -
correct answer ✅80%
Which of the following is true regarding the radiographic
examination of the breast?
1. Imaging the posterior breast tissue is critical.
2. Use adequate compression to produce a uniform breast
thickness.
3. Perform positioning of the breast consistently so that lesions can
be accurately localized. -
correct answer ✅1, 2, and 3
mediolateral oblique (MLO). -
correct answer ✅The projection of the breast shown in the figure
below is a
