Mammography Exam: Patient Care Exam
The biggest risk factor for breast cancer is - -gender
-One of the minor risk factors for breast cancer could be - -not breastfeeding
-What is the approximate risk of developing breast cancer for a womana whose sister has
the disease? - -higher than normal risk
-A woman with the greatest risk of developing breast cancer is - -above age 50 years
-Symptoms of a possible breast disease that will not be demonstrated on the mammogram
may include - -nipple discharge
-Symptoms of a very early DCIS can include - -none of the above (symptomless)
-Skin thickening can be malignant but could also be caused by nonmalignant factors such
as - -sarcoidosis
-Risk factors associated with taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) include - -
increased risks for breast cancer
-The ACS recommends that - -new masses or lumps in the breast should be checked by a
health care provider
-A health care provider should evaluate which of the following breast changes? - -lumps or
swellings and skin irritations or dimplings
-It is necessary for the technologist to document which of the following? - -edema,
dimpling of the skin and pain
-Pre-examination instructions that can be given to the patient include - -remove
deodorant
-Benefits of communication with your patient include - -helps identify sensitive breast and
the reason for the sensitivity, educates the patient, reveals fears and misconceptions
-In developing patient rapport, the technologist should strive to enhance the patients self
esteem. This means that the technologist should - -offer reassurance and encouragement if
the patient is confused or unable to help herself
-the two-step method of BSE is to - -look and feel for changes in the breast
The biggest risk factor for breast cancer is - -gender
-One of the minor risk factors for breast cancer could be - -not breastfeeding
-What is the approximate risk of developing breast cancer for a womana whose sister has
the disease? - -higher than normal risk
-A woman with the greatest risk of developing breast cancer is - -above age 50 years
-Symptoms of a possible breast disease that will not be demonstrated on the mammogram
may include - -nipple discharge
-Symptoms of a very early DCIS can include - -none of the above (symptomless)
-Skin thickening can be malignant but could also be caused by nonmalignant factors such
as - -sarcoidosis
-Risk factors associated with taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) include - -
increased risks for breast cancer
-The ACS recommends that - -new masses or lumps in the breast should be checked by a
health care provider
-A health care provider should evaluate which of the following breast changes? - -lumps or
swellings and skin irritations or dimplings
-It is necessary for the technologist to document which of the following? - -edema,
dimpling of the skin and pain
-Pre-examination instructions that can be given to the patient include - -remove
deodorant
-Benefits of communication with your patient include - -helps identify sensitive breast and
the reason for the sensitivity, educates the patient, reveals fears and misconceptions
-In developing patient rapport, the technologist should strive to enhance the patients self
esteem. This means that the technologist should - -offer reassurance and encouragement if
the patient is confused or unable to help herself
-the two-step method of BSE is to - -look and feel for changes in the breast
