Mammogram Quiz

1. To get a quality mammogram, make sure the facility has which of these?

A. FDA certificationB. Mammogram machine that's calibrated annuallyC. Registered technologistsD. All of these

2. Which of these should you bring with you if you start going somewhere else for mammograms?

A. Your medical recordsB. Blood-test reportsC. Previous mammogramsD. Signed medical release

3. If you are at average risk for breast cancer, at what age should you have a baseline mammogram?

A. 30B. 35C. 60D. Talk with your healthcare provider

4. Which of these shouldn't you use on the day you go for a mammogram?

A. Underarm deodorantB. Perfume or lotionC. MouthwashD. A and B

5. Mammograms most often detect breast cancer in which age group?

A. 20sB. 40sC. 30sD. 50s and older

6. What kind of diagnostic test is done if a screening mammogram shows an area that needs closer examination?

A. MRIB. Diagnostic mammogramC. Total body X-rayD. EEG

7. Digital mammography is computer-based. How does it compare with a standard X-ray mammogram?

A. More accurateB. Spots smaller tumorsC. About the same as X-rayD. Is less accurate

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