Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which imaging modality is recommended as a screening tool and is readily available in most medical centers?
Which imaging modality is recommended as a screening tool and is readily available in most medical centers?
Which imaging modality is used to evaluate breast implants and does not use ionizing radiation?
Which imaging modality is used to evaluate breast implants and does not use ionizing radiation?
Which imaging modality involves the x-ray tube moving in an arc over the compressed breast to obtain multiple images from different angles?
Which imaging modality involves the x-ray tube moving in an arc over the compressed breast to obtain multiple images from different angles?
Which imaging modality is known for its improved sensitivity and specificity to small abnormalities compared to normal mammography?
Which imaging modality is known for its improved sensitivity and specificity to small abnormalities compared to normal mammography?
Signup and view all the answers
Which age group is specifically mentioned as needing to do early detection of breast cancer?
Which age group is specifically mentioned as needing to do early detection of breast cancer?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the role of the retro-mammary space in breast implantation?
What is the role of the retro-mammary space in breast implantation?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the advantage of using MRI for breast examination?
What is the advantage of using MRI for breast examination?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the recommended timing for mammograms in women over 40 years old?
What is the recommended timing for mammograms in women over 40 years old?
Signup and view all the answers
Which imaging view is preferred for assessing the axillary lymph nodes?
Which imaging view is preferred for assessing the axillary lymph nodes?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the ideal timing for mammograms in women with least stimulated glandular tissue?
What is the ideal timing for mammograms in women with least stimulated glandular tissue?
Signup and view all the answers
What should women be instructed to do before a mammogram?
What should women be instructed to do before a mammogram?
Signup and view all the answers
Which imaging technique is highly sensitive in detecting lesions in younger females, especially those with dense breasts?
Which imaging technique is highly sensitive in detecting lesions in younger females, especially those with dense breasts?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main purpose of the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) scale?
What is the main purpose of the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) scale?
Signup and view all the answers
Which patients would benefit from additional evaluation of clinical or imaging findings according to the BI-RADS scale?
Which patients would benefit from additional evaluation of clinical or imaging findings according to the BI-RADS scale?
Signup and view all the answers
Which imaging technique is not suitable for screening asymptomatic population?
Which imaging technique is not suitable for screening asymptomatic population?
Signup and view all the answers
Who is considered the Father of scientific management?
Who is considered the Father of scientific management?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main goal of Quality Control (QC) in the imaging department?
What is the main goal of Quality Control (QC) in the imaging department?
Signup and view all the answers
What are the three levels of testing in Radiographic Quality Control?
What are the three levels of testing in Radiographic Quality Control?
Signup and view all the answers
What does QA (Quality Assurance) in the imaging department focus on?
What does QA (Quality Assurance) in the imaging department focus on?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the aim of Risk Management in the Quality Management program?
What is the aim of Risk Management in the Quality Management program?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the synonym for Risk Management in the Quality Management program?
What is the synonym for Risk Management in the Quality Management program?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the function of Radiographic Quality Control in the Medical Imaging Department?
What is the function of Radiographic Quality Control in the Medical Imaging Department?
Signup and view all the answers
What are the types of QC (Quality Control) tests performed in the Medical Imaging Department?
What are the types of QC (Quality Control) tests performed in the Medical Imaging Department?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main aim of Quality Control (QC) in the imaging department?
What is the main aim of Quality Control (QC) in the imaging department?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main goal of Quality Assurance (QA) activities in the imaging department?
What is the main goal of Quality Assurance (QA) activities in the imaging department?
Signup and view all the answers
Quality management in diagnostic radiography aims to minimize variables in order to achieve high image quality and low patient dose. Which of the following is NOT considered a variable source in radiography?
Quality management in diagnostic radiography aims to minimize variables in order to achieve high image quality and low patient dose. Which of the following is NOT considered a variable source in radiography?
Signup and view all the answers
Which level of quality in diagnostic radiography is influenced by outside factors, such as word of mouth from friends or relatives?
Which level of quality in diagnostic radiography is influenced by outside factors, such as word of mouth from friends or relatives?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT a critical change that occurred in healthcare delivery in the early 1980s?
Which of the following is NOT a critical change that occurred in healthcare delivery in the early 1980s?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the aim of quality management in diagnostic radiography?
What is the aim of quality management in diagnostic radiography?
Signup and view all the answers
Which level of quality in diagnostic radiography uses statistical data and considers all factors that can influence the final outcome?
Which level of quality in diagnostic radiography uses statistical data and considers all factors that can influence the final outcome?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT a variable source in radiography?
Which of the following is NOT a variable source in radiography?
Signup and view all the answers
What are the three levels of quality in diagnostic radiography?
What are the three levels of quality in diagnostic radiography?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT a critical change that occurred in healthcare delivery in the early 1980s?
Which of the following is NOT a critical change that occurred in healthcare delivery in the early 1980s?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the aim of quality management in diagnostic radiography?
What is the aim of quality management in diagnostic radiography?
Signup and view all the answers
Which level of quality in diagnostic radiography uses statistical data and considers all factors that can influence the final outcome?
Which level of quality in diagnostic radiography uses statistical data and considers all factors that can influence the final outcome?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Breast Imaging
- Mammography is recommended as a screening tool and is widely available in most medical centers.
- MRI is used to evaluate breast implants and does not use ionizing radiation.
- Tomosynthesis involves the x-ray tube moving in an arc over the compressed breast to obtain multiple images from different angles.
- Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) is known for its improved sensitivity and specificity to small abnormalities compared to normal mammography.
- Women over 40 years old should undergo early detection of breast cancer.
- The retro-mammary space plays a role in breast implantation.
Mammography Techniques
- MRI has the advantage of not using ionizing radiation for breast examination.
- Mammograms are recommended to be performed every year or two for women over 40 years old.
- The Mediolateral Oblique (MLO) view is preferred for assessing the axillary lymph nodes.
- Mammograms are best performed when the breast tissue is least stimulated, usually the week after menstruation.
- Women should avoid wearing deodorant or perfume before a mammogram.
- Ultrasound is highly sensitive in detecting lesions in younger females, especially those with dense breasts.
Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS)
- The main purpose of BI-RADS is to classify and report breast lesions.
- Patients with suspicious or indeterminate findings on imaging would benefit from additional evaluation according to the BI-RADS scale.
Quality Control and Quality Assurance
- Frederick Winslow Taylor is considered the Father of scientific management.
- The main goal of Quality Control (QC) in the imaging department is to ensure optimal image quality and minimize radiation exposure.
- There are three levels of testing in Radiographic Quality Control: acceptance testing, constancy testing, and performance testing.
- QA (Quality Assurance) in the imaging department focuses on ensuring optimal image quality and minimizing radiation exposure.
- Risk Management in the Quality Management program aims to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Risk Management is also known as Occurrence Reporting.
- Radiographic Quality Control in the Medical Imaging Department ensures optimal image quality and minimizes radiation exposure.
- Types of QC tests performed in the Medical Imaging Department include equipment performance, film, and image quality tests.
- The main aim of Quality Control (QC) in the imaging department is to ensure optimal image quality and minimize radiation exposure.
- Quality Assurance (QA) activities in the imaging department aim to ensure optimal image quality and minimize radiation exposure.
Quality Management
- Quality management in diagnostic radiography aims to minimize variables to achieve high image quality and low patient dose.
- Variables in radiography include patient, equipment, and technical variables.
- Perceived quality is influenced by outside factors, such as word of mouth from friends or relatives.
- The main aim of quality management in diagnostic radiography is to achieve high image quality and low patient dose.
- Achievement quality is influenced by statistical data and considers all factors that can influence the final outcome.
- The three levels of quality in diagnostic radiography are perceived, achievement, and excellence quality.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge on the advantages and disadvantages of Breast MRI. Learn about its ability to detect lesions, its sensitivity in younger females, and its use in combination with digital mammography. Understand the potential increase in false-positives and its effectiveness in dense breasts. Discover why Breast MRI is a valuable tool despite being operator dependent.
