NCLEX Breast Cancer Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
The client frequently finds lumps in her breasts, esp. around her period. Which info
should the nurse teach the client re: breast self care?
1. This is a benign process that does not need follow up.
2. Eliminate chocolate and caffeine from diet.
3. Practice breast self exam monthly.
4. This is how breast cancer starts and she needs surgery. - ANSWER✔✔-3. The
American Cancer Soc. doesn't recommend monthly self exams for everyone, but
knowing baseline is helpful.
The client diagnosed with breast cancer is considering whether to have a lumpectomy
or a more invasive procedure, a modified radical mastectomy. Which info should the
nurse discuss?
1. Ask if she is afraid of general anesthesia.
2. Ask how she feels about radiation and chemotherapy.
, 3. Tell her that she will need reconstruction with either procedure.
4. Find out if she has BC in her family. - ANSWER✔✔-2. She should understand the Tx
regimen for F/U care. Rad. and chemo are reqd for lumpectomy; Regimen results are
equal to MRM.
The client has undergone a wedge resection for cancer on the left breast. Which
discharge instruction should the nurse teach?
1. Don't life more than 5 lbs. with left hand until released by HCP
2. The cancer has been totally removed and no F/U therapy is required.
3. Client should empty Hemovac every 12 hours.
4. Client should arrange for an appt. with a plastic surgeon for reconstruction. -
ANSWER✔✔-1. Pressure on incision should be limited.
Which recommendationt is the American Cancer Society guideline for early detection of
BC?
1. Beginning at 18 y.o. have a biannual clinical breast exam with HCP.
2. Beginning at 30 y.o. perform monthly breast self exams.
3. Beginning at 40 y.o., receive a yearly mammogram.
4. Beginning at 50 y.o. have a breast sonogram every 5 yrs. - ANSWER✔✔-3.
Questions and Answers
The client frequently finds lumps in her breasts, esp. around her period. Which info
should the nurse teach the client re: breast self care?
1. This is a benign process that does not need follow up.
2. Eliminate chocolate and caffeine from diet.
3. Practice breast self exam monthly.
4. This is how breast cancer starts and she needs surgery. - ANSWER✔✔-3. The
American Cancer Soc. doesn't recommend monthly self exams for everyone, but
knowing baseline is helpful.
The client diagnosed with breast cancer is considering whether to have a lumpectomy
or a more invasive procedure, a modified radical mastectomy. Which info should the
nurse discuss?
1. Ask if she is afraid of general anesthesia.
2. Ask how she feels about radiation and chemotherapy.
, 3. Tell her that she will need reconstruction with either procedure.
4. Find out if she has BC in her family. - ANSWER✔✔-2. She should understand the Tx
regimen for F/U care. Rad. and chemo are reqd for lumpectomy; Regimen results are
equal to MRM.
The client has undergone a wedge resection for cancer on the left breast. Which
discharge instruction should the nurse teach?
1. Don't life more than 5 lbs. with left hand until released by HCP
2. The cancer has been totally removed and no F/U therapy is required.
3. Client should empty Hemovac every 12 hours.
4. Client should arrange for an appt. with a plastic surgeon for reconstruction. -
ANSWER✔✔-1. Pressure on incision should be limited.
Which recommendationt is the American Cancer Society guideline for early detection of
BC?
1. Beginning at 18 y.o. have a biannual clinical breast exam with HCP.
2. Beginning at 30 y.o. perform monthly breast self exams.
3. Beginning at 40 y.o., receive a yearly mammogram.
4. Beginning at 50 y.o. have a breast sonogram every 5 yrs. - ANSWER✔✔-3.
