Mammography and Breast Imaging Prep: Program Review and Exam Prep, Fourth Edition

By Olive Peart

The most comprehensive, accessible guide to breast imaging--updated with the latest research and practices

Written by an experienced radiography educator and clinician, Mammography & Breast Imaging PREP is the most comprehensive and accessible resource available for students preparing for the ARRT mammography certification exam. This fourth edition has been updated to reflect the latest research, clinical practices, and certification standards. Covering the full mammography curriculum in a clear, readable narrative, the book helps students understand and retain key concepts.

The book provides a thorough overview of breast imaging and patient care, including breast anatomy, physiology and pathology, digital and analog breast imaging equipment, quality control, interventional techniques, and treatment options. Chapter objectives and glossaries are featured throughout along with end-of-chapter review questions with detailed answer explanations tied directly to the text to help students gauge their understanding and reinforce retention.

Whether used as a primary course textbook or a focused exam review, Mammography & Breast Imaging PREP, Fourth Edition gives students and practitioners everything they need to master breast imaging and approach the registry exam with confidence.

Features: Follows the blueprint for the latest ARRT mammography certificationFull color insert with dozens of imagesHigh-quality diagrams help students determine correct patient positioning consistent with the American College of Radiography and the Mammography Quality Control ManualReinforces classroom learning, while preparing students for certificationStrong emphasis on digital imaging and newer technologiesLearning aids, including objectives, keywords, and glossaries at the beginning of each chapter, plus review questions with answers at the end of the chapter streamline the learning processNumerous radiographs teach students how to recognize good and bad images, as well as normal circumscribed lesions and breast calcificationsNew to this edition:
Overview of updates to match the new ARRT registry specificationsPatient care detail updated to include inherent and social risk factorsMQSA regulations updated to include density reporting, updates on EQUIP and updates on patient related artifactsRevised patient preparation content Information on PACS, digital acquisition and informaticsUpdated content to match the ARRT registry

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1264898401
• ISBN13: 9781264898404
• Release Date: April 2027
• Publisher: McGraw Hill / Medical
• Length: 688 Pages