NR509 Week 7 Practice Questions and Answers (100% Pass)

NR509 Week 7 Practice Questions and Answers (100% Pass) Which of the following statements is true regarding the internal structures of the breast? The breast is made up of: a. Primarily muscle with very little fibrous tissue. b. Fibrous, glandular, and adipose tissues. c. Primarily milk ducts, known as lactiferous ducts. d. Glandular tissue, which supports the breast by attaching to the chest wall. - Answer️️ -b. Fibrous, glandular, and adipose tissues. 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: a. The largest quadrant of the breast. b. The location of most breast tumors. c. Where most of the suspensory ligaments attach. d. More prone to injury and calcifications than other locations in the breast. - Answer️️ -b. The location of most breast tumors. ©SOPHIABENNETT@ Sunday, August 18, 2024 6:00 PM Page 2 of 97 In performing an assessment of a woman's axillary lymph system, the nurse should assess which of these nodes? a. Central, axillary, lateral, and sternal b. Pectoral, lateral, anterior, and sternal c. Central, lateral, pectoral, and subscapular d. Lateral, pectoral, axillary, and suprascapular -Answer️️ -c. Central, lateral, pectoral, and subscapular If a patient reports a recent breast infection, then the nurse should expect to find ________ node enlargement. a. Nonspecific b. Ipsilateral axillary c. Contralateral axillary d. Inguinal and cervical -Answer️️ -b. Ipsilateral axillary 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: ©SOPHIABENNETT@ Sunday, August 18, 2024 6:00 PM Page 3 of 97 a. "Don't worry, you still have plenty of time to develop." b. "I know just how you feel, I was a late bloomer myself. Just be patient, and they will grow." c. "You will probably get your periods before you notice any significant growth in your breasts." d. "I understand that it is hard to feel different from your friends. Breasts usually develop between 8 and 10 years of age." -Answer️️ -d. "I understand that it is hard to feel different from your friends. Breasts usually develop between 8 and 10 years of age." 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: a. Breast development is usually fairly symmetric and that the daughter should be examined right away. b. She should bring in her daughter right away because breast cancer is fairly common in preadolescent girls. ©SOPHIABENNETT@ Sunday, August 18, 2024 6:00 PM Page 4 of 97 c. Although an examination of her daughter would rule out a problem, her breast development is most likely normal. d. It is unusual for breasts that are first developing to feel tender because they haven't developed much fibrous tissue. -Answer️️ -c. Although an examination of her daughter would rule out a problem, her breast development is most likely normal. 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: a. The girl began to develop breasts. b. Her mother developed breasts. c. She began to develop pubic hair. d. She began to develop axillary hair. -Answer️️ -a. The girl began to develop breasts. 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: a. Continual changes in her breasts are unusual. The breasts of nonpregnant women usually stay pretty much the same all month long. ©SOPHIABENNETT@ Sunday, August 18, 2024 6:00 PM Page 5 of 97 b. Breast changes in response to stress are very common and that she should assess her life for stressful events. c. Because of the changing hormones during the monthly menstrual cycle, cyclic breast changes are common. d. Breast changes normally occur only during pregnancy and that a pregnancy test is needed at this time. -Answer️️ -c. Because of the changing hormones during the monthly menstrual cycle, cyclic breast changes are common. A woman has just learned that she is pregnant. What are some things the nurse should teach her about her breasts? a. She can expect her areolae to become larger and darker in color. b. Breasts may begin secreting milk after the fourth month of pregnancy. c. She should inspect her breasts for visible veins and immed