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Which of the following b. Fibrous, glandular, and adipose tissues.
statements is true regarding the
internal structures of the breast?
The breast is made up of:
a. Primarily muscle with very
little fibrous tissue.
b. Fibrous, glandular, and
adipose tissues.
c. Primarily milk ducts, known as
lactiferous ducts.
d. Glandular tissue, which
supports the breast by attaching
to the chest wall.
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In performing a breast b. The location of most breast tumors.
examination, the nurse knows
that examining the upper outer
quadrant of the breast is
especially important. The reason
for this is that the upper outer
quadrant is:
a. The largest quadrant of the
breast.
b. The location of most breast
tumors.
c. Where most of the suspensory
ligaments attach.
d. More prone to injury and
calcifications than other
locations in the breast.
,In performing an assessment of c. Central, lateral, pectoral, and subscapular
a woman's axillary lymph system,
the nurse should assess which of
these nodes?
a. Central, axillary, lateral, and
sternal
b. Pectoral, lateral, anterior, and
sternal
c. Central, lateral, pectoral, and
subscapular
d. Lateral, pectoral, axillary, and
suprascapular
If a patient reports a recent b. Ipsilateral axillary
breast infection, then the nurse
should expect to find ________
node enlargement.
a. Nonspecific
b. Ipsilateral axillary
c. Contralateral axillary
d. Inguinal and cervical
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A 9-year-old girl is in the clinic d. "I understand that it is hard to feel different from your friends.
for a sport physical examination. Breasts usually develop between 8 and 10 years of age."
After some initial shyness she
finally asks, "Am I normal? I don't
seem to need a bra yet, but I
have some friends who do. What
if I never get breasts?" The
nurse's best response would be:
a. "Don't worry, you still have
plenty of time to develop."
b. "I know just how you feel, I
was a late bloomer myself. Just
be patient, and they will grow."
c. "You will probably get your
periods before you notice any
significant growth in your
breasts."
d. "I understand that it is hard to
feel different from your friends.
Breasts usually develop
between 8 and 10 years of age."
,A patient contacts the office and c. Although an examination of her daughter would rule out a
tells the nurse that she is problem, her breast development is most likely normal.
worried about her 10-year-old
daughter having breast cancer.
She describes a unilateral
enlargement of the right breast
with associated tenderness. She
is worried because the left
breast is not enlarged. What
would be the nurse's best
response? Tell the mother that:
a. Breast development is usually
fairly symmetric and that the
daughter should be examined
right away.
b. She should bring in her
daughter right away because
breast cancer is fairly common
in preadolescent girls.
c. Although an examination of
her daughter would rule out a
problem, her breast
development is most likely
normal.
d. It is unusual for breasts that
are first developing to feel
tender because they haven't
developed much fibrous tissue.
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A 14-year-old girl is anxious a. The girl began to develop breasts.
about not having reached
menarche. When taking the
health history, the nurse should
ascertain which of the
following? The age that:
a. The girl began to develop
breasts.
b. Her mother developed
breasts.
c. She began to develop pubic
hair.
d. She began to develop axillary
hair.
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, A woman is in the family c. Because of the changing hormones during the monthly
planning clinic seeking birth menstrual cycle, cyclic breast changes are common.
control information. She states
that her breasts "change all
month long" and that she is
worried that this is unusual. What
is the nurse's best response? The
nurse should tell her that:
a. Continual changes in her
breasts are unusual. The breasts
of nonpregnant women usually
stay pretty much the same all
month long.
b. Breast changes in response to
stress are very common and that
she should assess her life for
stressful events.
c. Because of the changing
hormones during the monthly
menstrual cycle, cyclic breast
changes are common.
d. Breast changes normally
occur only during pregnancy
and that a pregnancy test is
needed at this time.
A woman has just learned that a. She can expect her areolae to become larger and darker in
she is pregnant. What are some color.
things the nurse should teach
her about her breasts?
a. She can expect her areolae to
become larger and darker in
color.
b. Breasts may begin secreting
milk after the fourth month of
pregnancy.
c. She should inspect her
breasts for visible veins and
immediately report these.
d. During pregnancy, breast
changes are fairly uncommon;
most of the changes occur after
the birth.
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NR509 Week 7
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NR509 Final Exam NR509 NP Final Exam AH II Ch 26 Review Q
88 terms 23 terms 21 terms
brit_oldland Preview Meghan_Matthews8 Preview katie_grossman6
Which of the following b. Fibrous, glandular, and adipose tissues.
statements is true regarding the
internal structures of the breast?
The breast is made up of:
a. Primarily muscle with very
little fibrous tissue.
b. Fibrous, glandular, and
adipose tissues.
c. Primarily milk ducts, known as
lactiferous ducts.
d. Glandular tissue, which
supports the breast by attaching
to the chest wall.
See an expert-written answer!
In performing a breast b. The location of most breast tumors.
examination, the nurse knows
that examining the upper outer
quadrant of the breast is
especially important. The reason
for this is that the upper outer
quadrant is:
a. The largest quadrant of the
breast.
b. The location of most breast
tumors.
c. Where most of the suspensory
ligaments attach.
d. More prone to injury and
calcifications than other
locations in the breast.
,In performing an assessment of c. Central, lateral, pectoral, and subscapular
a woman's axillary lymph system,
the nurse should assess which of
these nodes?
a. Central, axillary, lateral, and
sternal
b. Pectoral, lateral, anterior, and
sternal
c. Central, lateral, pectoral, and
subscapular
d. Lateral, pectoral, axillary, and
suprascapular
If a patient reports a recent b. Ipsilateral axillary
breast infection, then the nurse
should expect to find ________
node enlargement.
a. Nonspecific
b. Ipsilateral axillary
c. Contralateral axillary
d. Inguinal and cervical
See an expert-written answer!
A 9-year-old girl is in the clinic d. "I understand that it is hard to feel different from your friends.
for a sport physical examination. Breasts usually develop between 8 and 10 years of age."
After some initial shyness she
finally asks, "Am I normal? I don't
seem to need a bra yet, but I
have some friends who do. What
if I never get breasts?" The
nurse's best response would be:
a. "Don't worry, you still have
plenty of time to develop."
b. "I know just how you feel, I
was a late bloomer myself. Just
be patient, and they will grow."
c. "You will probably get your
periods before you notice any
significant growth in your
breasts."
d. "I understand that it is hard to
feel different from your friends.
Breasts usually develop
between 8 and 10 years of age."
,A patient contacts the office and c. Although an examination of her daughter would rule out a
tells the nurse that she is problem, her breast development is most likely normal.
worried about her 10-year-old
daughter having breast cancer.
She describes a unilateral
enlargement of the right breast
with associated tenderness. She
is worried because the left
breast is not enlarged. What
would be the nurse's best
response? Tell the mother that:
a. Breast development is usually
fairly symmetric and that the
daughter should be examined
right away.
b. She should bring in her
daughter right away because
breast cancer is fairly common
in preadolescent girls.
c. Although an examination of
her daughter would rule out a
problem, her breast
development is most likely
normal.
d. It is unusual for breasts that
are first developing to feel
tender because they haven't
developed much fibrous tissue.
See an expert-written answer!
A 14-year-old girl is anxious a. The girl began to develop breasts.
about not having reached
menarche. When taking the
health history, the nurse should
ascertain which of the
following? The age that:
a. The girl began to develop
breasts.
b. Her mother developed
breasts.
c. She began to develop pubic
hair.
d. She began to develop axillary
hair.
See an expert-written answer!
, A woman is in the family c. Because of the changing hormones during the monthly
planning clinic seeking birth menstrual cycle, cyclic breast changes are common.
control information. She states
that her breasts "change all
month long" and that she is
worried that this is unusual. What
is the nurse's best response? The
nurse should tell her that:
a. Continual changes in her
breasts are unusual. The breasts
of nonpregnant women usually
stay pretty much the same all
month long.
b. Breast changes in response to
stress are very common and that
she should assess her life for
stressful events.
c. Because of the changing
hormones during the monthly
menstrual cycle, cyclic breast
changes are common.
d. Breast changes normally
occur only during pregnancy
and that a pregnancy test is
needed at this time.
A woman has just learned that a. She can expect her areolae to become larger and darker in
she is pregnant. What are some color.
things the nurse should teach
her about her breasts?
a. She can expect her areolae to
become larger and darker in
color.
b. Breasts may begin secreting
milk after the fourth month of
pregnancy.
c. She should inspect her
breasts for visible veins and
immediately report these.
d. During pregnancy, breast
changes are fairly uncommon;
most of the changes occur after
the birth.
See an expert-written answer!
