Question

The chest wall edge of the compression paddle should be aligned just beyond the chest wall edge of the detector to

A. avoid pushing the patients chest away and losing breast tissue
B. properly position and compress the breast
C. permit uniform exposure and reduce patient discomfort
D. avoid projecting the chest wall edge of the paddle on the mammogram

Answer 1

The compression paddle should be aligned just beyond the chest wall edge of the detector to avoid pushing the patient's chest away and losing breast tissue, properly position and compress the breast, permit uniform exposure and reduce patient discomfort, and avoid projecting the chest wall edge of the paddle on the mammogram.

Step-by-step explanation:

The compression paddle should be aligned just beyond the chest wall edge of the detector to:

1. avoid pushing the patients chest away and losing breast tissue,
2. properly position and compress the breast,
3. permit uniform exposure and reduce patient discomfort,
4. avoid projecting the chest wall edge of the paddle on the mammogram.

Aligning the compression paddle beyond the chest wall edge of the detector helps prevent pushing the patient's chest away, which could result in losing breast tissue. Proper alignment also ensures that the breast is properly positioned and compressed during the mammogram. It permits uniform exposure and reduces patient discomfort. Additionally, aligning the paddle correctly helps avoid projecting the chest wall edge onto the mammogram.