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Which of the following b. Fibrous, glandular, and adipose tissues.
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.
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In performing a breast b. The location of most breast tumors.
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.
In performing an c. Central, lateral, pectoral, and subscapular
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
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If a patient reports a b. Ipsilateral axillary
recent breast infection,
then the nurse should
expect to find ________ node
enlargement.
a. Nonspecific
b. Ipsilateral axillary
c. Contralateral axillary
d. Inguinal and cervical
A 9-year-old girl is in the d. "I understand that it is hard to feel different from
clinic for a sport physical your friends. Breasts usually develop between 8 and
examination. After some 10 years of age."
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:
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."
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A patient contacts the c. Although an examination of her daughter would
office and tells the nurse rule out a problem, her breast development is most
that she is worried about likely normal.
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.
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.
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NR509 Week 7 EXAM Questions and Answers
(Verified Answers) (Latest Update 2025) UPDATE!!
Save
Terms in this set (194)
Which of the following b. Fibrous, glandular, and adipose tissues.
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.
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In performing a breast b. The location of most breast tumors.
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.
In performing an c. Central, lateral, pectoral, and subscapular
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
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If a patient reports a b. Ipsilateral axillary
recent breast infection,
then the nurse should
expect to find ________ node
enlargement.
a. Nonspecific
b. Ipsilateral axillary
c. Contralateral axillary
d. Inguinal and cervical
A 9-year-old girl is in the d. "I understand that it is hard to feel different from
clinic for a sport physical your friends. Breasts usually develop between 8 and
examination. After some 10 years of age."
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:
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."
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A patient contacts the c. Although an examination of her daughter would
office and tells the nurse rule out a problem, her breast development is most
that she is worried about likely normal.
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.
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.
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