NURS 209 - Reproductive System Test
Questions and Answers.
Sexuality: - Answer is how people experience and express themselves as sexual beings.
Sexuality is unique to the individual, is core to who we are, and is dynamic throughout our
lifetime
What is the most important thing for women to do rather than a regular breast examination? -
Answer Be familiar with their own breasts, regardless of risk factors.
Know the whole area of their breast tissue well enough to notice changes (includes the entire
breast area up to the collarbone and under the armpits, as well as the nipples)
Breast cancer risk factors: - Answer ·Aging
·Family history
·BRCA gene mutation
·Reproductive status (e.g. late menopause)
·Hormone exposures (e.g. estrogen)
·Alcohol intake
·Overweight or obesity (after menopause)
•Physical inactivity
How often are women in NS, aged 40-49 recommended to have annual screening
mammography? - Answer once a year
How often are women in NS, aged 50-74, recommended to. have screening mammography? -
Answer every 2 years
Women aged 50-74 can be recommended to return on a yearly basis if they... - Answer - have
strong family history of breast cancer (parents, sibling, child)
- are currently on hormone replacement therapy
- the radiologist recommends they return sooner
What is the probability of surviving breast cancer at least 5 years after diagnosis? - Answer
88%
, What are present breast structures on a newborn? - Answer lactiferous ducts within the
nipple, no alveoli
What stimulates breast changes at puberty? - Answer estrogen, onset varies widely
What changes in the breasts happen during pregnancy? What is the timing of the changes? -
Answer Enlargement of breast and nipple. Venous pattern prominent.
Changes start occurring during 2nd month.
What happens to the breast in older age? - Answer With decrease of hormones, breast size
and tissue elasticity also decrease.
Factors that influence rates for getting breast cancer: - Answer - socioeconomic level
- ethnocultural background
- rural locations
- inequalities in health service access
Subjective health history questions to ask about the breasts/axilla: - Answer -
pain/tenderness (also axilla)
- lump (also axilla)
- discharge
- rash (also axilla)
- swelling (also axilla)
- trauma
- history of breast disease and risk factors
- surgery
- self care behaviours
What to inspect the breasts for? - Answer - general appearance
- skin, size, symmetry, colour
- lymphatic drainage areas
- nipple
- maneuvers to screen for retraction (when the breast turns inward or becomes inverted)
What to palpate for the breasts: - Answer - position
Questions and Answers.
Sexuality: - Answer is how people experience and express themselves as sexual beings.
Sexuality is unique to the individual, is core to who we are, and is dynamic throughout our
lifetime
What is the most important thing for women to do rather than a regular breast examination? -
Answer Be familiar with their own breasts, regardless of risk factors.
Know the whole area of their breast tissue well enough to notice changes (includes the entire
breast area up to the collarbone and under the armpits, as well as the nipples)
Breast cancer risk factors: - Answer ·Aging
·Family history
·BRCA gene mutation
·Reproductive status (e.g. late menopause)
·Hormone exposures (e.g. estrogen)
·Alcohol intake
·Overweight or obesity (after menopause)
•Physical inactivity
How often are women in NS, aged 40-49 recommended to have annual screening
mammography? - Answer once a year
How often are women in NS, aged 50-74, recommended to. have screening mammography? -
Answer every 2 years
Women aged 50-74 can be recommended to return on a yearly basis if they... - Answer - have
strong family history of breast cancer (parents, sibling, child)
- are currently on hormone replacement therapy
- the radiologist recommends they return sooner
What is the probability of surviving breast cancer at least 5 years after diagnosis? - Answer
88%
, What are present breast structures on a newborn? - Answer lactiferous ducts within the
nipple, no alveoli
What stimulates breast changes at puberty? - Answer estrogen, onset varies widely
What changes in the breasts happen during pregnancy? What is the timing of the changes? -
Answer Enlargement of breast and nipple. Venous pattern prominent.
Changes start occurring during 2nd month.
What happens to the breast in older age? - Answer With decrease of hormones, breast size
and tissue elasticity also decrease.
Factors that influence rates for getting breast cancer: - Answer - socioeconomic level
- ethnocultural background
- rural locations
- inequalities in health service access
Subjective health history questions to ask about the breasts/axilla: - Answer -
pain/tenderness (also axilla)
- lump (also axilla)
- discharge
- rash (also axilla)
- swelling (also axilla)
- trauma
- history of breast disease and risk factors
- surgery
- self care behaviours
What to inspect the breasts for? - Answer - general appearance
- skin, size, symmetry, colour
- lymphatic drainage areas
- nipple
- maneuvers to screen for retraction (when the breast turns inward or becomes inverted)
What to palpate for the breasts: - Answer - position
