verified questions covering advanced
concepts in theoretical foundations of nursing
practice. Topics may include nursing theory
development, conceptual models, evidence-
based practice integration /WELL
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NEW EXAM ALREADY GRADED A+
How often, according to American Cancer Society
recommendations, should a woman undergo a screening
breast examination by a skilled clinician?
A) Every year
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,B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 4 years - ....ANSWER...C
Which of the following is most likely benign on breast
examination?
A) Dimpling of the skin resembling that of an orange
B) One breast larger than the other
C) One nipple inverted
D) One breast with dimple when the patient leans forward
- ....ANSWER...B
Which is the most effective pattern of palpation for breast
cancer?
A) Beginning at the nipple, make an ever-enlarging spiral.
B) Divide the breast into quadrants and inspect each
systematically.
C) Examine in lines resembling the back and forth
pattern of mowing a lawn.
D) Beginning at the nipple, palpate outward in a stripe
pattern. - ....ANSWER...C
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,Which is true of women who have had a unilateral
mastectomy?
A) They no longer require breast examination.
B) They should be examined carefully along the
surgical scar for masses.
C) Lymphedema of the ipsilateral arm usually suggests
recurrence of breast cancer.
D) Women with breast reconstruction over their
mastectomy site no longer require examination. -
....ANSWER...B
Which of the following is true regarding breast self-
examination?
A) It has been shown to reduce mortality from breast
cancer.
B) It is recommended unanimously by organizations
making screening recommendations.
C) A high proportion of breast masses are
detected by breast self-examination.
D) The undue fear caused by finding a mass justifies
omitting instruction in breast selfexamination. -
....ANSWER...C
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, A newborn infant has Down syndrome. During the skin
assessment, the nurse notices a transient mottling in the
trunk and extremities in response to the cool temperature
in the examination room. The infants mother also notices
the mottling and asks what it is. The nurse knows that this
mottling is called:
a Caf au lait.
B Carotenemia.
C Acrocyanosis.
D Cutis marmorata. - ....ANSWER...D
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