CSFA Test (Breast Surgery) Questions And Answers With Verified Solutions

Janelle has just finished reviewing discharge instructions for Maryanne, a 42-year-old patient who will be undergoing a modified radical mastectomy. As a best practice, Janelle has requested a teach-back from Maryanne to evaluate her understanding of the instructions. Which of the statements below indicates that Maryanne has a good comprehension of her postoperative course? A. "I can use my new prosthesis immediately." B. "I should carry my purse on the opposite side of my surgery." C. "I should keep my arm immobilized for the first 48 hours after surgery." D. "I can expect some numbness in my chest after the surgery, but it should go away in 2 to 3 weeks." - Answer-B Miriam Gilbert is a 48-year-old who is in perimenopause. While showering a week ago, she discovered a hard, irregular mass in her right breast. She has some enlarged lymph nodes in her axilla and notes some redness over the mass. When she saw her family physician, he told her that her symptoms were consistent with a benign breast disorder that typically occurs in women her age. Based on Miriam's presentation, which of the following is a possible diagnosis for her condition? A. Ductal ectasia B. Intraductal ectasia C. Fibroadenoma D. Fibrocystic breast disease - Answer-A Review the list below and select the patient who has the highest increased risk for breast cancer. A. Barbara, a 35-year-old who has been taking oral contraceptives for 3 years B. Virginia, a 65-year-old who has never had a child C. Agnes, a postmenopausal 52-year-old who recently gained 20 pounds and was diagnosed with insulin resistance D. Susan, a 42-year-old who has been on hormone replacement therapy for 2 years after her hysterectomy - Answer-B What is the mammary tissue that extends laterally on the pectoralis major toward the axilla called? A. Cooper ligamentB. The tail of Spence C. Serratus anterior D. Acromiothoracic tissue - Answer-B Which hormone is responsible for promoting growth of the lobular structure of the breast? A. Luteinizing hormone B. Follicle-stimulating hormone C. Estrogen D. Progesterone - Answer-D Which of the facts listed below is true regarding the sentinel node? A. It is located in the same site in every patient. B. It can be located with a radiocolloid and a Geiger counter. C. It indicates a greater likelihood of survival if found histologically positive. D. Methylene blue is used to distinguish the sentinel node from other nodes. - Answer-B