HESI Case Study - Breast Cancer
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the most common initial symptom of breast cancer?
✔✔A painless lump in the breast
Which diagnostic test confirms a breast cancer diagnosis?
✔✔Breast biopsy
What is the most significant non-modifiable risk factor for breast cancer?
✔✔Advancing age
Which gene mutations are strongly linked to hereditary breast cancer?
✔✔BRCA1 and BRCA2
What is the purpose of a mammogram?
✔✔Early detection of breast abnormalities
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,Which type of breast cancer begins in the milk ducts?
✔✔Ductal carcinoma
Which lymph nodes are most commonly affected by breast cancer spread?
✔✔Axillary lymph nodes
What is the primary purpose of hormone receptor testing in breast cancer?
✔✔To determine response to hormone therapy
What type of surgery removes the entire breast but not chest muscles?
✔✔Simple mastectomy
Which targeted therapy is used for HER2-positive breast cancer?
✔✔Trastuzumab
What is the purpose of sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer?
✔✔To check if cancer has spread to lymph nodes
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, Which lifestyle change reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence?
✔✔Maintaining a healthy weight
What is the most common site of breast cancer metastasis?
✔✔Bone
Which type of therapy uses high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells?
✔✔Radiation therapy
Which population is advised to begin regular mammograms at age 40?
✔✔Women at average risk
What is the main side effect of chemotherapy in breast cancer?
✔✔Hair loss
Which surgical option preserves most of the breast while removing cancer tissue?
✔✔Lumpectomy
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the most common initial symptom of breast cancer?
✔✔A painless lump in the breast
Which diagnostic test confirms a breast cancer diagnosis?
✔✔Breast biopsy
What is the most significant non-modifiable risk factor for breast cancer?
✔✔Advancing age
Which gene mutations are strongly linked to hereditary breast cancer?
✔✔BRCA1 and BRCA2
What is the purpose of a mammogram?
✔✔Early detection of breast abnormalities
1
,Which type of breast cancer begins in the milk ducts?
✔✔Ductal carcinoma
Which lymph nodes are most commonly affected by breast cancer spread?
✔✔Axillary lymph nodes
What is the primary purpose of hormone receptor testing in breast cancer?
✔✔To determine response to hormone therapy
What type of surgery removes the entire breast but not chest muscles?
✔✔Simple mastectomy
Which targeted therapy is used for HER2-positive breast cancer?
✔✔Trastuzumab
What is the purpose of sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer?
✔✔To check if cancer has spread to lymph nodes
2
, Which lifestyle change reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence?
✔✔Maintaining a healthy weight
What is the most common site of breast cancer metastasis?
✔✔Bone
Which type of therapy uses high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells?
✔✔Radiation therapy
Which population is advised to begin regular mammograms at age 40?
✔✔Women at average risk
What is the main side effect of chemotherapy in breast cancer?
✔✔Hair loss
Which surgical option preserves most of the breast while removing cancer tissue?
✔✔Lumpectomy
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