NU 623 UNIT 6 QUIZ 3 QUESTIONS WITH
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1 of 57
Term
-can perform in shower (soap and water assist palpation) or
lying supine
-do in front of mirror
-establish regular schedule of self-care
~BEST TIME: right after menstrual period, when breasts are
smallest and least congested
-pregnant/menopausal women w/o periods: advise to select
a
familiar date to examine breasts each month (bday or
day rent is due)
-will familiarize women with her breasts and normal variation;
,emphasize absence of lumps (not presence)
-encourage to report any unusual findings promptly
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developmental developmental differences:
differences: pregnancy aging adult female
self-breast exam (SBE) central axillary nodes
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2 of 57
Term
-breast develops along the ridge over the thorax, and the
rest of the ridge usually atrophies
-occasionally a supernumerary nipple persists and is visible
somewhere along the track of the mammary ridge
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objective data: male breast exam embryonic development
advanced cancer S&S objective data: aging adult female
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3 of 57
,Term
-rudimentary structure
-consists of thin disk of undeveloped tissue and underlying
nipple
-areola well developed, although nipple is small
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self-breast exam (SBE) male breast
central axillary nodes advanced cancer S&S
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4 of 57
Term
During an examination of a woman, the nurse notices that her
left breast is slightly larger than her right breast. Which of
these statements is true about this finding?
a. breasts should always be symmetric.
b. this finding is probably due to breastfeeding and is
nothing to worry about.
c. this finding is not unusual, but the nurse should verify that
this
change is not new.
d. this finding is very unusual and means she may
have an inflammation or growth.
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b d
a c
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5 of 57
Term
During a history interview, a female patient states that she
has
noticed a few drops of clear discharge from her right
nipple. What should the nurse do next?
a.contact the physician immediately to report the
discharge.
b. ask her if she is possibly pregnant.
c. ask her some additional questions about the
medications she is taking.
d. immediately obtain a sample for culture and sensitivity
testing.
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d b
a c
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100% CORRECT ANSWERS.
1 of 57
Term
-can perform in shower (soap and water assist palpation) or
lying supine
-do in front of mirror
-establish regular schedule of self-care
~BEST TIME: right after menstrual period, when breasts are
smallest and least congested
-pregnant/menopausal women w/o periods: advise to select
a
familiar date to examine breasts each month (bday or
day rent is due)
-will familiarize women with her breasts and normal variation;
,emphasize absence of lumps (not presence)
-encourage to report any unusual findings promptly
Give this one a try later!
developmental developmental differences:
differences: pregnancy aging adult female
self-breast exam (SBE) central axillary nodes
Don't know?
2 of 57
Term
-breast develops along the ridge over the thorax, and the
rest of the ridge usually atrophies
-occasionally a supernumerary nipple persists and is visible
somewhere along the track of the mammary ridge
Give this one a try later!
objective data: male breast exam embryonic development
advanced cancer S&S objective data: aging adult female
Don't know?
3 of 57
,Term
-rudimentary structure
-consists of thin disk of undeveloped tissue and underlying
nipple
-areola well developed, although nipple is small
Give this one a try later!
self-breast exam (SBE) male breast
central axillary nodes advanced cancer S&S
Don't know?
4 of 57
Term
During an examination of a woman, the nurse notices that her
left breast is slightly larger than her right breast. Which of
these statements is true about this finding?
a. breasts should always be symmetric.
b. this finding is probably due to breastfeeding and is
nothing to worry about.
c. this finding is not unusual, but the nurse should verify that
this
change is not new.
d. this finding is very unusual and means she may
have an inflammation or growth.
, Give this one a try later!
b d
a c
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5 of 57
Term
During a history interview, a female patient states that she
has
noticed a few drops of clear discharge from her right
nipple. What should the nurse do next?
a.contact the physician immediately to report the
discharge.
b. ask her if she is possibly pregnant.
c. ask her some additional questions about the
medications she is taking.
d. immediately obtain a sample for culture and sensitivity
testing.
Give this one a try later!
d b
a c
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