NUR 2204- Breast Exam with
100% correct answers
when examining someone's breasts, how should they be positioned?
they should ALWAYS be sitting up
what are the different ways someone should position their arms and such
when examining their breasts? (5)
- arms at the side
-arms overhead
- hands pressed on hips
-palms pressed together
- arms extended
what is the physical exam technique is used for examining the breasts?
using palpations
what are the type of palpations for breast exams? (3)
- strip method
- wedge method
- circular method
what is the tail of the spence?
connects the outer quadrant of the breast to the armpit
where does breast cancer usually occur?
mammary ducts/glands
how do you describe a mass of the breast? (6)
- location
- size
- shape
- mobility
- tenderness
- depth
how do you document a mass found on the breast? (3)
include the size, mobility, location
what are the risk factors of breast cancer? (7)
100% correct answers
when examining someone's breasts, how should they be positioned?
they should ALWAYS be sitting up
what are the different ways someone should position their arms and such
when examining their breasts? (5)
- arms at the side
-arms overhead
- hands pressed on hips
-palms pressed together
- arms extended
what is the physical exam technique is used for examining the breasts?
using palpations
what are the type of palpations for breast exams? (3)
- strip method
- wedge method
- circular method
what is the tail of the spence?
connects the outer quadrant of the breast to the armpit
where does breast cancer usually occur?
mammary ducts/glands
how do you describe a mass of the breast? (6)
- location
- size
- shape
- mobility
- tenderness
- depth
how do you document a mass found on the breast? (3)
include the size, mobility, location
what are the risk factors of breast cancer? (7)
