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NUR 607 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE WITH ALL 300
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES LATEST UPDATED VERSION
THIS YEAR
Question: In performing a breast 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔The location of most breast tumors
Question: In performing an assessment of a womans axillary lymph system, the nurse should
assess which of these nodes?
a Central, axillary, lateral, and sternal
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b Pectoral, lateral, anterior, and sternal
c Central, lateral, pectoral, and subscapular
d Lateral, pectoral, axillary, and suprascapular - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Central, lateral, pectoral,
and subscapular
Question: If a patient reports a recent breast infection, then the nurse should expect to find
node enlargement.
a Nonspecific
b Ipsilateral axillary
c Contralateral axillary
d Inguinal and cervical - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Ipsilateral axillary
Question: A 9-year-old girl is in the clinic for a sport physical examination. After some initial
shyness she finally asks, Am I normal? I dont seem to need a bra yet, but I have some
friends who do. What if I never get breasts? The nurses best response would be:
a Don't worry, you still have plenty of time to develop.
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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. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔I understand that it is hard to feel
different from your friends. Breasts usually develop between 8 and 10 years of age.
Question: A patient contacts the office and tells the nurse that she is 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 nurses 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.
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d It is unusual for breasts that are first developing to feel tender because they haven't
developed much fibrous tissue. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Although an examination of her
daughter would rule out a problem, her breast development is most likely normal.
Question: A 14-year-old girl is anxious 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. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The girl began to develop breasts.
Question: A woman is in the family planning clinic seeking birth control information. She states
that
her breasts change all month long and that she is worried that this is unusual. What is the
nurses best response? The nurse should tell her that:
NUR 607 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE WITH ALL 300
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES LATEST UPDATED VERSION
THIS YEAR
Question: In performing a breast 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔The location of most breast tumors
Question: In performing an assessment of a womans axillary lymph system, the nurse should
assess which of these nodes?
a Central, axillary, lateral, and sternal
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b Pectoral, lateral, anterior, and sternal
c Central, lateral, pectoral, and subscapular
d Lateral, pectoral, axillary, and suprascapular - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Central, lateral, pectoral,
and subscapular
Question: If a patient reports a recent breast infection, then the nurse should expect to find
node enlargement.
a Nonspecific
b Ipsilateral axillary
c Contralateral axillary
d Inguinal and cervical - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Ipsilateral axillary
Question: A 9-year-old girl is in the clinic for a sport physical examination. After some initial
shyness she finally asks, Am I normal? I dont seem to need a bra yet, but I have some
friends who do. What if I never get breasts? The nurses best response would be:
a Don't worry, you still have plenty of time to develop.
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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. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔I understand that it is hard to feel
different from your friends. Breasts usually develop between 8 and 10 years of age.
Question: A patient contacts the office and tells the nurse that she is 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 nurses 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.
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d It is unusual for breasts that are first developing to feel tender because they haven't
developed much fibrous tissue. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Although an examination of her
daughter would rule out a problem, her breast development is most likely normal.
Question: A 14-year-old girl is anxious 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. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The girl began to develop breasts.
Question: A woman is in the family planning clinic seeking birth control information. She states
that
her breasts change all month long and that she is worried that this is unusual. What is the
nurses best response? The nurse should tell her that:
