NUR143 Module H Test With
Solution
systematic examination of the patient for objective data to assess the
patient's condition and to aid the nurse in planning care
health assessment
To conduct the _______ component of the examination, the nurse uses
techniques of inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion
objective
data is also obtained from the patient and other sources
Subjective
Average Risk-Yearly mammograms optional starting at age
40
mammograms recommended annually at age
45
mammograms every 2 years beginning age
50
Clinical breast exam (CBE) about every 3 years for women in their
20s and 30s
Clinical breast exam (CBE) every year for women
, 40 and over
Women should know how their breasts normally
look and feel
report any breast change promptly to
health provider
Breast self-exam (BSE) is an option for women starting in their
20s
how do you inspect breast
Sitting with arms at side or raised overhead
you have to inspect for
1) size
2) shape
3) color
4) symmetry
5) dimpling
6) nipple inversion
7) nipple crusting
8) lesions
9) moles
10) rashes
Solution
systematic examination of the patient for objective data to assess the
patient's condition and to aid the nurse in planning care
health assessment
To conduct the _______ component of the examination, the nurse uses
techniques of inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion
objective
data is also obtained from the patient and other sources
Subjective
Average Risk-Yearly mammograms optional starting at age
40
mammograms recommended annually at age
45
mammograms every 2 years beginning age
50
Clinical breast exam (CBE) about every 3 years for women in their
20s and 30s
Clinical breast exam (CBE) every year for women
, 40 and over
Women should know how their breasts normally
look and feel
report any breast change promptly to
health provider
Breast self-exam (BSE) is an option for women starting in their
20s
how do you inspect breast
Sitting with arms at side or raised overhead
you have to inspect for
1) size
2) shape
3) color
4) symmetry
5) dimpling
6) nipple inversion
7) nipple crusting
8) lesions
9) moles
10) rashes
