NU311 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST UPDATE
Where are the breasts located?
anterior to pectoralis major and serratus anterior muscles
Another way to describe the location of the breasts
between 2nd and 6th ribs, extending from side of sternum to midaxillary line
Where is the tail of spence?
superior lateral corner projects up and laterally into axilla
Why is it important to assess the tail of spence
breast cancer is often found here
What surrounds nipples
areola
What are montgomery's glands
small elevated sebaceous glands
What do montgomery's glands secrete during lactation
protective lipid material
What is the breast composed of
-glandular tissue
- fibrous tissues including suspensory ligaments
- adipose tissue (fat)
What does glandular tissue contains
, 15-20 lobes radiating from nipple
What is cooper's ligaments
fibrous bands extending vertically from surface to attach to chest wall and muscles
Lobes are embedded in...
adipose tissue
What are the four quadrants of the breast
- upper inner quadrant
- lower inner quadrant
- upper outer quadrant
- lower outer quadrant
What quadrant of the breast is the site where most breast tumors are found
upper outer quadrant
What are the four groups of axillary nodes
- central
- pectoral (anterior)
- sub scapular (posterior)
- lateral
How does drainage flow in the nodes of the breast
going from the central axillary node, drainage flows up to infraclavicular and
supraclavicular nodes
What happens to the chance of getting breast cancer in older adults
greater chance
What happens when women hit menopuse
SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST UPDATE
Where are the breasts located?
anterior to pectoralis major and serratus anterior muscles
Another way to describe the location of the breasts
between 2nd and 6th ribs, extending from side of sternum to midaxillary line
Where is the tail of spence?
superior lateral corner projects up and laterally into axilla
Why is it important to assess the tail of spence
breast cancer is often found here
What surrounds nipples
areola
What are montgomery's glands
small elevated sebaceous glands
What do montgomery's glands secrete during lactation
protective lipid material
What is the breast composed of
-glandular tissue
- fibrous tissues including suspensory ligaments
- adipose tissue (fat)
What does glandular tissue contains
, 15-20 lobes radiating from nipple
What is cooper's ligaments
fibrous bands extending vertically from surface to attach to chest wall and muscles
Lobes are embedded in...
adipose tissue
What are the four quadrants of the breast
- upper inner quadrant
- lower inner quadrant
- upper outer quadrant
- lower outer quadrant
What quadrant of the breast is the site where most breast tumors are found
upper outer quadrant
What are the four groups of axillary nodes
- central
- pectoral (anterior)
- sub scapular (posterior)
- lateral
How does drainage flow in the nodes of the breast
going from the central axillary node, drainage flows up to infraclavicular and
supraclavicular nodes
What happens to the chance of getting breast cancer in older adults
greater chance
What happens when women hit menopuse
