NUR 265 Breasts and GI/GU
Assessment Questions with Correct
Answers
Breast is composed of - ANSWERS(1) glandular tissue
(2) fibrous tissue including the suspensory ligaments
(3) adipose tissue
Glandular Tissue - ANSWERScontains the lactating ducts and sinuses
15-20 lobes that radiate from the nipple
fibrous tissue - ANSWERScontain cooper ligaments that support the breast structure
Adipose tissue - ANSWERSthe mount varies based on age, mensural cycle, pregnancy,
lactation, and nutritional state
4 quadrants of the breast tissue - ANSWERSupper inner quadrant
lower inner quadrant
upper outer quadrant
lower outer quadrant
Describing breast locations - ANSWERSuse clock to approximate the locations
Tail of spence - ANSWERSupper outer quadrant in the axilla area where most breast
tumors occur
Central lymph nodes - ANSWERSlocated high in the axilla
pectoral lymph nodes (anterior) - ANSWERSalong the lateral edge of the pectoralis
muscle
subscapular nodes (posterior) - ANSWERSalong the lateral edge of the scapula, deep
in the posterior axillary fold
lateral nodes - ANSWERSalong the humerus, inside the upper arm
drains into the infra and supra clavicular nodes
neonate development considerations - ANSWERS-may have enlarged gentiles due to
maternal estrogen levels
Adolescents developmental considerations - ANSWERSpuberty and breast
development occurs
, papilla - ANSWERSprotruding center of the areola (nipple)
areola - ANSWERSdark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple
Pregnant Women breast changes - ANSWERS-being at the second month of
pregnancy
-expansion of the ductal system, fatty tissue, and secretory alveoli
Colostrum - ANSWERSA precursor to mature breast milk that consists primarily of
enzymes, anti-infective agents, hormones, and growth factors.
milk production - ANSWERSoccurs 1-3 days after the delivery
Skin changes in pregnancy - ANSWERS-may see a blue vein pattern over the breast
-nipples will enlarge and darken
-striae may develop on breast
lactating breasts - ANSWERSare more engorged and may be warm and red
Aging female development - ANSWERS-decrease estrogen and progesterone cause
glandular and fatty tissue to atrophy
-masses are easier to detect
-granular and terminal ducts may feel stringy
-a greater risk for breast cancer
gynecomastia - ANSWERS-development of breast tissue in males
-temporary when developed in adolescence
-may develop in older males due to lower testosterone and certain medications
Interviewing Adolescents - ANSWERS-ask age appropriate questions
-as direct questions
-try and get them separate from parents
-open-ended, non-judgmental questions
-ask When did you vs Do you
Infant genitals may be engorged - ANSWERSdue to maternal estrogen
what race enters puberty the soonest - ANSWERSafrican and mexican american girls
enter puberty 1.5 years earlier than caucasian
early age of puberty - ANSWERScan increase risk for reproductive cancers
Menopause usually starts around - ANSWERSage 48-51
menopause can cause - ANSWERS-abrupt decline in hormones
Assessment Questions with Correct
Answers
Breast is composed of - ANSWERS(1) glandular tissue
(2) fibrous tissue including the suspensory ligaments
(3) adipose tissue
Glandular Tissue - ANSWERScontains the lactating ducts and sinuses
15-20 lobes that radiate from the nipple
fibrous tissue - ANSWERScontain cooper ligaments that support the breast structure
Adipose tissue - ANSWERSthe mount varies based on age, mensural cycle, pregnancy,
lactation, and nutritional state
4 quadrants of the breast tissue - ANSWERSupper inner quadrant
lower inner quadrant
upper outer quadrant
lower outer quadrant
Describing breast locations - ANSWERSuse clock to approximate the locations
Tail of spence - ANSWERSupper outer quadrant in the axilla area where most breast
tumors occur
Central lymph nodes - ANSWERSlocated high in the axilla
pectoral lymph nodes (anterior) - ANSWERSalong the lateral edge of the pectoralis
muscle
subscapular nodes (posterior) - ANSWERSalong the lateral edge of the scapula, deep
in the posterior axillary fold
lateral nodes - ANSWERSalong the humerus, inside the upper arm
drains into the infra and supra clavicular nodes
neonate development considerations - ANSWERS-may have enlarged gentiles due to
maternal estrogen levels
Adolescents developmental considerations - ANSWERSpuberty and breast
development occurs
, papilla - ANSWERSprotruding center of the areola (nipple)
areola - ANSWERSdark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple
Pregnant Women breast changes - ANSWERS-being at the second month of
pregnancy
-expansion of the ductal system, fatty tissue, and secretory alveoli
Colostrum - ANSWERSA precursor to mature breast milk that consists primarily of
enzymes, anti-infective agents, hormones, and growth factors.
milk production - ANSWERSoccurs 1-3 days after the delivery
Skin changes in pregnancy - ANSWERS-may see a blue vein pattern over the breast
-nipples will enlarge and darken
-striae may develop on breast
lactating breasts - ANSWERSare more engorged and may be warm and red
Aging female development - ANSWERS-decrease estrogen and progesterone cause
glandular and fatty tissue to atrophy
-masses are easier to detect
-granular and terminal ducts may feel stringy
-a greater risk for breast cancer
gynecomastia - ANSWERS-development of breast tissue in males
-temporary when developed in adolescence
-may develop in older males due to lower testosterone and certain medications
Interviewing Adolescents - ANSWERS-ask age appropriate questions
-as direct questions
-try and get them separate from parents
-open-ended, non-judgmental questions
-ask When did you vs Do you
Infant genitals may be engorged - ANSWERSdue to maternal estrogen
what race enters puberty the soonest - ANSWERSafrican and mexican american girls
enter puberty 1.5 years earlier than caucasian
early age of puberty - ANSWERScan increase risk for reproductive cancers
Menopause usually starts around - ANSWERSage 48-51
menopause can cause - ANSWERS-abrupt decline in hormones
