Mammography positioning and image quality concepts tested on radiologic technology mammography certification exams.
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- What does the CC view stand for in mammography?
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Craniocaudal- What does the MLO view stand for in mammography?
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Mediolateral oblique- What does PNL stand for in mammography positioning?
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Posterior nipple line- On a well-positioned CC view, how close should the PNL measurement be to the MLO PNL measurement?
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Within 1 cm- What is the typical angle range used for the MLO projection?
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About 30 to 60 degrees, commonly around 45 degrees- On a properly positioned MLO view, to what level should the pectoral muscle extend?
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Down to approximately the level of the posterior nipple line- What does an anode target material of molybdenum provide in mammography?
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Low-energy characteristic x-rays suited to soft tissue contrast- What is the typical kVp range used in mammography?
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Roughly 22 to 35 kVp- Why does mammography use a low kVp technique?
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To increase subject contrast between similar soft tissue densities- What does AEC stand for in mammography imaging?
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Automatic exposure control- What is the purpose of the grid in mammography imaging?
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To reduce scatter radiation and improve image contrast- What is a spot compression view used for?
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To reduce tissue thickness over a specific area for better visualization of a finding- What is magnification mammography primarily used to evaluate?
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Microcalcifications and fine detail- Why is a small focal spot needed for magnification mammography?
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To maintain spatial resolution despite the increased object-to-image distance- What is the purpose of an exaggerated craniocaudal (XCCL) view?
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To better visualize the lateral breast tissue and axillary tail
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