Chapter 17: Breasts and Regional Lymphatics Jarvis:_ Physical Examination & Health Assessment,+ 7th Edition_ Rated A

Chapter 17: Breasts and Regional Lymphatics Jarvis: Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following statements is true regarding the internal structures of the breast? The breast is made up of: 2. In performing a breast examination, the nurse knows that examining the upper outer quadrant of the breast is especially important. The reason for this is that the upper outer quadrant is: 3. In performing an assessment of a woman’s axillary lymph system, the nurse should assess which of these nodes? 4. If a patient reports a recent breast infection, then the nurse should expect to find node enlargement. 5. A 9-year-old girl is in the clinic for a sport physical examination. After some initial shyness she finally asks, “Am I normal? I don’t seem to need a bra yet, but I have some friends who do. What if I never get breasts?” The nurse’s best response would be: 6. A patient contacts the office and tells the nurse that she is worried about her 10-year-old daughter having breast cancer. She describes a unilateral enlargement of the right breast with associated tenderness. She is worried because the left breast is not enlarged. What would be the nurse’s best response? Tell the mother that: 7. A 14-year-old girl is anxious about not having reached menarche. When taking the health history, the nurse should ascertain which of the following? The age that: 8. A woman is in the family planning clinic seeking birth control information. She states that her breasts “change all month long” and that she is worried that this is unusual. What is the nurse’s best response? The nurse should tell her that: 9. A woman has just learned that she is pregnant. What are some things the nurse should teach her about her breasts? 10. The nurse is teaching a pregnant woman about breast milk. Which statement by the nurse is correct? 11. A 65-year-old patient remarks that she just cannot believe that her breasts “sag so much.” She states it must be from a lack of exercise. What explanation should the nurse offer her? After menopause: 12. In examining a 70-year-old male patient, the nurse notices that he has bilateral gynecomastia. Which of the following describes the nurse’s best course of action?