Mastectomy Fitter Exam - ABC Basic Class Section 10 Review Quiz Questions & Answers Already Passed!!

You should evaluate each patient for any physical limitations as they relate to their mastectomy products. True or false? - Answer-True To determine the cup size for a patient with a unilateral mastectomy - Answer-Find the difference between the band measurement and the doubled cup measurement Two ways to arrange breast tissue in the bra cup are - Answer-Having the patient shake tissue into place and lifting the tissue into place The support of a bra comes from - Answer-a snug band Fitting needs for breast forms frequently seen by mastectomy fitters include - Answer-Concavity at the surgery site or under the arm which may need a large size for projection; convexity at the surgery site requiring a smaller breast form; remaining breast shape that fits in the bra in a shallow or in a full manner After fitting a patient, you should confirm a symmetrical fit - Answer-across the apex of the bra, bra center front, upper bra cup, and sides of the bra cups The bra is too small if - Answer-the breast tissue is bulging out of the cups When the bra cup is the correct size - Answer-all breast tissue is fully contained in the bra cups with no wrinkling or gapping A good indication that the bra band is too big is - Answer-it "rides up" across the patient's back Bilateral patients can be any size they want. True or false? - Answer-TrueThe advantage of first fitting with a soft, seamed-cup bra is - Answer-it is much easier to judge a good fit in a soft, seamed-cup bra versus a molded foam cup bra The warranty on most ABC silicone breast forms for manufacturing defects is - Answer-2 years It is important to review with the patient the warranties and store policies because - Answer-being honest and thorough from the start can eliminate problems and misunderstandings later on Before the patient leaves the fitting room, you should confirm she can properly use, don, doff, and care for all of her devices and products. True or false? - Answer-True