NURS 3305 E4- QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS|
2026 | 100% Correct
Which finding is considered abnormal when conducting an examination on a 68-year-old
woman?1. Dark pink areola2. Pendulous breasts3. Serous nipple drainage4. Granular
texture
3
A 58-year-old woman has found a small lump in her breast. Which data from her history
are risk factors for breast cancer?1. Her husband's mother died from breast cancer at age
43.2. She drinks a glass of wine each night with dinner.3. Menarche occurred at age 14;
menopause occurred at age 46.4. She underwent radiation treatment for Hodgkin disease
at age 17.
4
What is the reason for palpating axillary lymph nodes during a clinical breast
examination?1. Axillary nodes fluctuate during the month in response to the menstrual
cycle.2. Axillary node tenderness is the most common initial symptom of breast cancer.3.
The lymph network in the breast primarily drains toward the axillary lymph nodes.4. This
is a matter of convenience because of the close proximity of the axillae to the breasts.
3
A 19-year-old college student comes to the student health center because she discovered a
small, nontender, firm, rubbery lump in her right breast. What is the most common cause
of breast lumps in women her age?1. Breast cancer2. Fibroadenoma3. Ductal ectasia4.
Breast abscess
,2
A 58-year-old man seeks treatment for "recent breast enlargement." On examination the
nurse notes bilateral enlargement of the breasts. Which question asked by the nurse is most
appropriate based on this finding?1. "What medications are you currently taking?"2.
"Have you recently been lifting weights?"3. "Did your mother have large breasts?"4.
"Have you ever had cancer?"
1
What type of nipple discharge would make the nurse suspect that the patient has an
infection in the breast?A. A purulent discharge B. A bloody discharge C. A milky discharge
D. A watery discharge
A
The nurse is teaching patient BSE and emphasizes the need to check__, where tumors are
commonly found.A. around the nipple and areola B. in the lower third of the breast C. in
the upper and lower inner (medial) quadrants D. in the upper outer quadrant and the tail
of Spence
D
The nurse assesses small raised bumps observed on the nipples of a patient. These are
known as:A. Montgomery's tubercles. B. Cooper's ligaments. C. lactiferous ducts. D. lymph
nodes.
A
, The nurse is preparing the patient for an axilla exam. Before the nurse palpates the axilla,
it is ideal to place the patient in which position?A. Sitting with her hands over her head B.
Sitting with her arms at her sides C. Supine with her arms on her hips D. Lateral with her
arms at her sides
B
Which statement is true regarding the examination of a patient who had a right-sided
mastectomy 2 years ago?A. Swelling and small lumps at the mastectomy site are normal
findings. B. Inspect the mastectomy scar, but do not palpate it because of pain. C. If a
malignancy recurs, it may occur in the scar. D. There is no need to examine the right breast
at all.
C
The nurse observes a supernumerary nipple on a newborn. What significance does this
have?A. This infant has a significant risk for breast cancer. B. This infant may have
infertility problems later in life. C. This infant will develop three breasts at puberty. D.
This is considered a normal variation
D
The nurse knows that these are risk factors for breast cancer. Select all that apply.A.
Menarche at age 14 B. Menopause after age 50 C. Giving birth to a first child at age 38 D.
A first-degree relative with breast cancer E. Menopause at age 48
BCD
2026 | 100% Correct
Which finding is considered abnormal when conducting an examination on a 68-year-old
woman?1. Dark pink areola2. Pendulous breasts3. Serous nipple drainage4. Granular
texture
3
A 58-year-old woman has found a small lump in her breast. Which data from her history
are risk factors for breast cancer?1. Her husband's mother died from breast cancer at age
43.2. She drinks a glass of wine each night with dinner.3. Menarche occurred at age 14;
menopause occurred at age 46.4. She underwent radiation treatment for Hodgkin disease
at age 17.
4
What is the reason for palpating axillary lymph nodes during a clinical breast
examination?1. Axillary nodes fluctuate during the month in response to the menstrual
cycle.2. Axillary node tenderness is the most common initial symptom of breast cancer.3.
The lymph network in the breast primarily drains toward the axillary lymph nodes.4. This
is a matter of convenience because of the close proximity of the axillae to the breasts.
3
A 19-year-old college student comes to the student health center because she discovered a
small, nontender, firm, rubbery lump in her right breast. What is the most common cause
of breast lumps in women her age?1. Breast cancer2. Fibroadenoma3. Ductal ectasia4.
Breast abscess
,2
A 58-year-old man seeks treatment for "recent breast enlargement." On examination the
nurse notes bilateral enlargement of the breasts. Which question asked by the nurse is most
appropriate based on this finding?1. "What medications are you currently taking?"2.
"Have you recently been lifting weights?"3. "Did your mother have large breasts?"4.
"Have you ever had cancer?"
1
What type of nipple discharge would make the nurse suspect that the patient has an
infection in the breast?A. A purulent discharge B. A bloody discharge C. A milky discharge
D. A watery discharge
A
The nurse is teaching patient BSE and emphasizes the need to check__, where tumors are
commonly found.A. around the nipple and areola B. in the lower third of the breast C. in
the upper and lower inner (medial) quadrants D. in the upper outer quadrant and the tail
of Spence
D
The nurse assesses small raised bumps observed on the nipples of a patient. These are
known as:A. Montgomery's tubercles. B. Cooper's ligaments. C. lactiferous ducts. D. lymph
nodes.
A
, The nurse is preparing the patient for an axilla exam. Before the nurse palpates the axilla,
it is ideal to place the patient in which position?A. Sitting with her hands over her head B.
Sitting with her arms at her sides C. Supine with her arms on her hips D. Lateral with her
arms at her sides
B
Which statement is true regarding the examination of a patient who had a right-sided
mastectomy 2 years ago?A. Swelling and small lumps at the mastectomy site are normal
findings. B. Inspect the mastectomy scar, but do not palpate it because of pain. C. If a
malignancy recurs, it may occur in the scar. D. There is no need to examine the right breast
at all.
C
The nurse observes a supernumerary nipple on a newborn. What significance does this
have?A. This infant has a significant risk for breast cancer. B. This infant may have
infertility problems later in life. C. This infant will develop three breasts at puberty. D.
This is considered a normal variation
D
The nurse knows that these are risk factors for breast cancer. Select all that apply.A.
Menarche at age 14 B. Menopause after age 50 C. Giving birth to a first child at age 38 D.
A first-degree relative with breast cancer E. Menopause at age 48
BCD
