P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NR 325 Final Exam
2026/2027 | Comprehensive
Nursing Questions &
Answers | Updated Final
Exam Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready 282 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This comprehensive nursing exam review provides 282 questions with already supplied
correct answers and explanations, including diagrams. It covers a broad range of nursing
topics, serving as an essential tool for in-depth study, final exam preparation, and
certification review. This resource directly aligns with the needs of nursing students
seeking to master complex concepts and reinforce their knowledge.
TOPICS
• Breast Health & Cancer Screening • Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) -
General and More
• Breast Cancer Diagnosis & • Breast Cancer Pharmacology
Classification
• Breast Cancer Treatment & Surgery • Breast Cancer Staging & Prognosis
• Breast Reconstruction • Hepatitis Overview & Types
• Hepatitis Transmission & Prevention • Hepatitis Diagnostics & Labs
• Hepatitis Treatment & Nursing Actions • Cirrhosis & Portal Hypertension
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,• Pancreatitis • Gallbladder Disorders
• Prostate Health & Disorders
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 282
BREAST CANCER SCREENING GUIDELINES
RESPONSE
regular screening mammography starting at age 45 years.
Women aged 45 to 54 years should be screened annually.
Women 55 years and older should transition to biennial screening or have the opportunity to
continue screening annually.
continue screening mammography as long as overall health is good and life expectancy is 10
years or longer
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 282
THE BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION
RESPONSE
lie down and place one arm behind the head
use finger pads of three middle fingers of the other hand to feel for lumps
use overlapping dime-sized circular motions to feel the breast tissue
use three different levels of pressure
up-and-down vertical pattern is recommended
stand in a front a mirror; examine breasts for:
- shape
- size
- redness/scaliness
- dimpling (skin/nipple)
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 282
MASTITIS - CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
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, RESPONSE
warm to touch
indurated/painful
often unilateral
most commonly caused by staphylococcus aureus
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 282
BEST TIME TO PERFORM SELF BREAST EXAM (BSE)
RESPONSE
Perform BSE at the end of the menstrual period
breast tenderness is less likely to occur
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 282
RISK FACTORS FOR BREAST CANCER
RESPONSE
early menarche
late menopause
Age - at or older than 50 yrs
hormone use
Family history/Genetics
History of cancer (breast, colon, endometrial, ovarian)
First full term pregnancy after age 30
nulliparity (never given birth)
benign breast disease (atypical epithelial hyperplasia)
weight gain/obesity after menopause
exposure to ionizing radiation
alcohol consumption
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 282
BREAST LUMPS - ASSESSMENT
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, RESPONSE
painless and fixed lumps suggest breast cancer/malignancy
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 282
HEPATITIS A - VACCINE
RESPONSE
YES
Havrix
IM 2 doses (given at birth and 6 months)
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 282
MASTITIS
RESPONSE
inflammation of the breast
occurs in up to 10% of postpartum lactating mothers 2-4 weeks after birth
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 282
HEPATITIS B - VACCINE
RESPONSE
YES
Engerix-B
IM 3 doses (given at birth, 1 month, and 6 months)
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 282
AMYLASE
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