NURS 315/NURS 315 Test #5 Questions and Answers All correctly solved

In performing a breast examination, you know that it is especially important to examine the upper outer quadrant of the breast. Why? The upper outer quadrant is the largest quadrant of the breast. The upper outer quadrant is the location of most breast tumors. The upper outer quadrant is where most of the suspensory ligaments attach. The upper outer quadrant is more prone to injury and calcifications than other locations in the breast. Question 2 1 / 1 pts Ms. H. 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 your best response? “The breasts of nonpregnant females usually stay pretty much the same all month long.” “It is very common for breasts to change in response to stress and assess her life for stressful events.” “Due to the changing hormones during the monthly menstrual cycle, cyclic breast changes are common.” “Breast changes normally occur only during pregnancy and that you would like to perform a pregnancy test on her.” Question 3 1 / 1 pts Your 65-year-old patient remarks that she just can’t believe that her breasts sag so much. She states it must be from lack of exercise. What explanation should you offer her? After menopause, only women with large breasts experience sagging. After menopause, sagging is usually due to decreased muscle mass within the breast. After menopause, a diet that is high in protein will help maintain muscle mass, which keeps the breasts from sagging. After menopause, the glandular tissue atrophies, and suspensory ligaments relax causing breast size and elasticity to diminish, resulting in breasts that sag.