Mammography Principles and Techniques Quiz
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Question 1: What is the primary goal of mammography?
To treat breast cancer cells
To image bone structures in the chest
Early detection of breast cancer and pathologies
To measure blood flow in the mammary glands
Question 2: Which generator type is most commonly used in mammography?
High-frequency generator (5–10 kHz)
Single-phase generator
Three-phase 6-pulse generator
Low-frequency capacitor discharge
Question 3: What is the typical voltage range used in mammography?
50–120 kVp
80–100 kVp
10–15 kVp
22–40 kVp
Question 4: Which filter is used with a Rhodium target in mammography?
0.025 mm Rhodium
0.03 mm Molybdenum
0.5 mm Aluminum
1.0 mm Copper
Question 5: What is the typical mAs range used in mammography?
1–10 mAs
500–1000 mAs
100–200 mAs
20–50 mAs
Question 6: Which view is considered the most important for capturing the maximum amount of breast tissue?
Mediolateral Oblique (MLO)
Craniocaudal (CC)
Cranio-caudal Medial
Tangential view
Question 7: What happens to the effective focal spot when the anode angle is small?
It becomes larger
It stays the same size
It disappears
It helps maintain a small size for better resolution
Question 8: Why must patients avoid deodorants or powders on the day of a mammogram?
They damage the compression plate
They make the breast too slippery for compression
They increase the radiation dose to the skin
They contain metallic particles that mimic calcifications