CBCN — Certified Breast Care Nurse WITH
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+ (2026/2027)
Question 1
A 52-year-old female undergoes screening
mammography. The report states BI-RADS category 3
("probably benign"). What is the appropriate next step
for the nurse to communicate to the patient?
A) Immediate biopsy is required
B) Short-interval follow-up in 6 months
C) Routine annual screening in 1 year
D) No further imaging is needed
Answer: B
Rationale: BI-RADS category 3 indicates a finding that is
probably benign (>98% chance benign) with a
recommendation for short-interval follow-up (typically 6
1
,months) to ensure stability. Biopsy is not immediately
indicated.
Question 2
According to current screening guidelines, at what age
should average-risk women begin annual mammography
screening?
A) Age 30
B) Age 35
C) Age 40
D) Age 50
Answer: C
Rationale: The American College of Radiology and
multiple professional societies recommend annual
mammography starting at age 40 for women at average
risk. Individualized decisions may be made based on
patient preference and risk factors.
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,Question 3
A 48-year-old female reports breast tenderness that
worsens before her menstrual period and improves after
menses. On examination, there are no palpable masses.
This finding is most consistent with:
A) Fibroadenoma
B) Mastodynia (cyclical breast pain)
C) Mastitis
D) Paget's disease
Answer: B
Rationale: Cyclical breast pain (mastodynia) is related to
hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle, typically
worsening premenstrually and improving after menses. It
is benign and not associated with masses.
Question 4
A patient asks about breast self-examination (BSE). What
is the current recommendation from major professional
3
, organizations regarding BSE?
A) Monthly BSE is strongly recommended for all women
B) BSE is not recommended due to lack of evidence for
mortality reduction
C) BSE should replace mammography in women under 40
D) BSE should be performed weekly
Answer: B
Rationale: Major organizations no longer recommend
routine BSE due to evidence showing it does not reduce
breast cancer mortality and may lead to unnecessary
biopsies and anxiety. Breast awareness (knowing one's
normal breast tissue) is encouraged instead.
Question 5
Which of the following is the strongest risk factor for
breast cancer?
A) Alcohol consumption
B) Early menarche
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CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+ (2026/2027)
Question 1
A 52-year-old female undergoes screening
mammography. The report states BI-RADS category 3
("probably benign"). What is the appropriate next step
for the nurse to communicate to the patient?
A) Immediate biopsy is required
B) Short-interval follow-up in 6 months
C) Routine annual screening in 1 year
D) No further imaging is needed
Answer: B
Rationale: BI-RADS category 3 indicates a finding that is
probably benign (>98% chance benign) with a
recommendation for short-interval follow-up (typically 6
1
,months) to ensure stability. Biopsy is not immediately
indicated.
Question 2
According to current screening guidelines, at what age
should average-risk women begin annual mammography
screening?
A) Age 30
B) Age 35
C) Age 40
D) Age 50
Answer: C
Rationale: The American College of Radiology and
multiple professional societies recommend annual
mammography starting at age 40 for women at average
risk. Individualized decisions may be made based on
patient preference and risk factors.
2
,Question 3
A 48-year-old female reports breast tenderness that
worsens before her menstrual period and improves after
menses. On examination, there are no palpable masses.
This finding is most consistent with:
A) Fibroadenoma
B) Mastodynia (cyclical breast pain)
C) Mastitis
D) Paget's disease
Answer: B
Rationale: Cyclical breast pain (mastodynia) is related to
hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle, typically
worsening premenstrually and improving after menses. It
is benign and not associated with masses.
Question 4
A patient asks about breast self-examination (BSE). What
is the current recommendation from major professional
3
, organizations regarding BSE?
A) Monthly BSE is strongly recommended for all women
B) BSE is not recommended due to lack of evidence for
mortality reduction
C) BSE should replace mammography in women under 40
D) BSE should be performed weekly
Answer: B
Rationale: Major organizations no longer recommend
routine BSE due to evidence showing it does not reduce
breast cancer mortality and may lead to unnecessary
biopsies and anxiety. Breast awareness (knowing one's
normal breast tissue) is encouraged instead.
Question 5
Which of the following is the strongest risk factor for
breast cancer?
A) Alcohol consumption
B) Early menarche
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