Nur 203 final exam study guide
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
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Outline the structures that can be examined via the rectum. - CORRECT ANSWER-prostate
gland, rectum
Identify pertinent health history questions related to the anus, rectum, and prostate. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Usual bowel routine
Change in bowel habits
Rectal bleeding, blood in the stool
Medications
---Laxatives
,---Stool softeners
---Iron
Rectal conditions
---Pruritus
---Hemorrhoids
---Fissure
---Fistula
Family history
Self-care behaviors
---High fiber diet
---Most recent exam
Discuss an assessment of the anus, rectum, and prostate. - CORRECT ANSWER-Inspect anus and
perianal area
Inspect during Valsalva maneuver
Palpate anal canal and rectum on all adults
Test stool for occult blood
Describe age-related considerations of anal, rectal, and prostate structures. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Infancy
---Gastrocolic reflex most active now (stool after every feeding)
---Passes stools by reflex
Toddler
---Nerves supplying the area become fully myelinated
---Toilet training starts around age 2
, Adolescent
---Puberty, prostate gland increases in size
Aging adult
---Prostate gland commonly enlarges
---Bladder outlet obstruction due to enlarged prostate
Identify significant breast anatomy. - CORRECT ANSWER-Pectoralis major muscle, axillary tail of
Spence, serratus anterior muscle, Montgomery's glands, nipple, areola, lactiferous duct,
lactiferous sinus, lobule, lobe, adipose tissue, Cooper's ligaments
Describe the composition of breast glandular tissue. - CORRECT ANSWER-Contains 15 to 20
lobes radiating from the nipple, and these are composed of lobules
Within each lobule are clusters of alveoli that produce milk
Each lobe empties into a lactiferous duct
The 15 to 20 lactiferous ducts form a collecting duct system converging toward the nipple
There the ducts form ampullae or lactiferous sinuses, behind the nipple which are reservoirs for
storing milk
Relate the changes that occur in Cooper's ligaments with cancer. - CORRECT ANSWER-Fibrous
connective tissue extending vertically from the skin surface to attach on chest wall muscles
Support the breast tissue
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 100%
GUARANTEED PASS [LATEST
2026-2027]
Outline the structures that can be examined via the rectum. - CORRECT ANSWER-prostate
gland, rectum
Identify pertinent health history questions related to the anus, rectum, and prostate. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Usual bowel routine
Change in bowel habits
Rectal bleeding, blood in the stool
Medications
---Laxatives
,---Stool softeners
---Iron
Rectal conditions
---Pruritus
---Hemorrhoids
---Fissure
---Fistula
Family history
Self-care behaviors
---High fiber diet
---Most recent exam
Discuss an assessment of the anus, rectum, and prostate. - CORRECT ANSWER-Inspect anus and
perianal area
Inspect during Valsalva maneuver
Palpate anal canal and rectum on all adults
Test stool for occult blood
Describe age-related considerations of anal, rectal, and prostate structures. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Infancy
---Gastrocolic reflex most active now (stool after every feeding)
---Passes stools by reflex
Toddler
---Nerves supplying the area become fully myelinated
---Toilet training starts around age 2
, Adolescent
---Puberty, prostate gland increases in size
Aging adult
---Prostate gland commonly enlarges
---Bladder outlet obstruction due to enlarged prostate
Identify significant breast anatomy. - CORRECT ANSWER-Pectoralis major muscle, axillary tail of
Spence, serratus anterior muscle, Montgomery's glands, nipple, areola, lactiferous duct,
lactiferous sinus, lobule, lobe, adipose tissue, Cooper's ligaments
Describe the composition of breast glandular tissue. - CORRECT ANSWER-Contains 15 to 20
lobes radiating from the nipple, and these are composed of lobules
Within each lobule are clusters of alveoli that produce milk
Each lobe empties into a lactiferous duct
The 15 to 20 lactiferous ducts form a collecting duct system converging toward the nipple
There the ducts form ampullae or lactiferous sinuses, behind the nipple which are reservoirs for
storing milk
Relate the changes that occur in Cooper's ligaments with cancer. - CORRECT ANSWER-Fibrous
connective tissue extending vertically from the skin surface to attach on chest wall muscles
Support the breast tissue
