All of the Following Are True of the Diagnostic Procedure

question 14

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography EXCEPT

• A)it is very valuable for the detection of early breast cancers.
• B)the procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine.
• C)radiographers need to be specially trained in order to perform mammography.
• D)radiographers must be certified by the ARRT to qualify for the mammography examination.

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Definitions:

Venous Stasis Ulcer

A type of ulcer that develops primarily on the lower legs, as a result of chronic venous insufficiency and poor blood circulation.

Pulsus Paradoxus

An exaggerated decrease in systolic blood pressure during inspiration, often indicating specific types of heart or chest problems.

Pulsus Alternans

A physical finding where there is alternating amplitude of the pulse with each beat, usually indicating left ventricular dysfunction.

Pulsus Bigeminus

A pattern of the heartbeat where normal beats alternate with premature contractions or abnormal beats, typically felt as an irregular pulse.