NURS 251 FINAL EXAM

NURS 251 FINAL EXAM 1. central axillary nodes 2. pectoral (anterior) 3. subscapular (posterior) 4. lateral - ANSWER What are the four groups of axillary lymph nodes present in the breast? Axillary, infraclavicular, supraclavicular - ANSWER From the central nodes, drainage flows up to and nodes. Menopause - ANSWER What is it? - the time that marks the end of menstrual cycles Symptoms/Signs: - decrease in vaginal secretions - atrophy (muscle deteriorates) - hot flashes - mood swings After this, ovarian secretion of estrogen and progesterone DECREASES, causing breast tissue to ATROPHY (decreased breast size - inner structures more prominent) Testicular Self-Exam - ANSWER What test? - encourages self-care by teaching every male from 13 to 14 years old through adulthood how to examine his own testicles - early detection of cancer enhanced if male is familiar with his normal consistency How is it performed? 1. T- timing; once a month 2. S- shower, warm water relaxes scrotal sac