NURS 6512 Final Exam -7 Versions 200 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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1. If an older adult presents with shortness of breath, which normal age-related
respiratory changes should be considered in the assessment?
Enhanced ciliary function and decreased mucus production.
Decreased lung elasticity and reduced respiratory muscle strength.
Thickening of the alveolar walls and increased respiratory rate.
Increased lung capacity and improved oxygenation.
2. What is an abnormal finding during a breast examination related to nipple
position?
Woman with normal skin texture
Woman with no visible lumps
Woman with symmetrical breast size
Woman whose nipples are in different planes (deviated)
3. If a patient presents with benign breast disease, what should a healthcare
provider consider when conducting a breast examination?
The provider can rely solely on physical examination without further
tests.
The provider should avoid examining the breasts to prevent
discomfort.
The provider should only focus on the patient's history without a
physical examination.
The provider should be thorough and may need to use additional
imaging techniques to ensure accurate assessment.
,4. In a patient experiencing an asthma attack, what assessment finding would
you expect to hear upon auscultation of the lungs?
Normal breath sounds
Pleural friction rub
Wheezing
Diminished breath sounds
5. African American females have a higher mortality rate from breast cancer
than white non-Hispanic females. This is an example of:
racism
health disparity
sentinel event
social determinants
6. Why is it important for a nurse to ask about a patient's medications when
evaluating nipple discharge?
Certain medications can cause changes in breast discharge.
Only hormonal medications affect breast discharge.
Medications have no impact on breast health.
All medications are equally relevant to breast discharge.
7. 43-year-old patient reports a lump in the right breast for years. Recently,
there has been a change in consistency, becoming harder. The lump is
located in the right upper outer quadrant, 5 cm from the nipple. It is firm,
mobile, nontender, with not well-defined borders. What should the nurse do?
, Because of the change in consistency, it should be further evaluated
by a physician
Changes may be related to the menstrual cycle, so keep track of
changes
Because there is no pain and the size hasn't changed, continue to
monitor for lumps
There is nothing to worry about because it has been present for years
8. A client reports she has had a lump in her right breast for years, which was
not cancer. Last month she noticed it was more firm. The nurse palpates and
notes it is 5 cm from the nipple at the 1:00 position. It is firm, not tender, and
has irregular borders. The nurse should respond that:
the client should have further testing
the client should call the doctor if the lump increases in size
it is likely due to normal variations with the menstrual cycle
there is probably nothing to worry about since it has been present for
years
9. Which of the following are types of breast tissue?
fibrous and adipose
fibrous, glandular, and adipose
fibrous and glandular
glandular and adipose
10. Describe the significance of breast fluid changes during pregnancy and
what they indicate about breast health.
The fluid is a sign of hormonal imbalance.
, The fluid indicates a potential infection in the breast tissue.
The presence of thick, yellow fluid indicates that the body is
preparing for breastfeeding.
The fluid suggests that breast cancer may be developing.
11. In a clinical scenario, if a patient presents with an inverted nipple that has
changed recently, what should be the nurse's immediate course of action?
Refer the patient to a psychologist for counseling.
Conduct a thorough breast examination and assess for other signs
of abnormalities.
Ignore the inversion if there is no pain.
Advise the patient to perform a self-examination only.
12. If a patient exhibits decreased tactile fremitus on one side of the chest, what
might this suggest about their lung condition?
Normal lung function
Presence of a lung tumor
Possible pleural effusion or lung consolidation
Increased airflow in the lungs
13. If a postmenopausal woman notices a lump during her breast self-
examination, what should be her immediate course of action?
Wait for a month to see if it changes.
Schedule an appointment with her healthcare provider.
Consult a friend for advice.
Perform another self-examination in a week.
Latest 2026 Walden University 100% Verified and Correct GRADED A
1. If an older adult presents with shortness of breath, which normal age-related
respiratory changes should be considered in the assessment?
Enhanced ciliary function and decreased mucus production.
Decreased lung elasticity and reduced respiratory muscle strength.
Thickening of the alveolar walls and increased respiratory rate.
Increased lung capacity and improved oxygenation.
2. What is an abnormal finding during a breast examination related to nipple
position?
Woman with normal skin texture
Woman with no visible lumps
Woman with symmetrical breast size
Woman whose nipples are in different planes (deviated)
3. If a patient presents with benign breast disease, what should a healthcare
provider consider when conducting a breast examination?
The provider can rely solely on physical examination without further
tests.
The provider should avoid examining the breasts to prevent
discomfort.
The provider should only focus on the patient's history without a
physical examination.
The provider should be thorough and may need to use additional
imaging techniques to ensure accurate assessment.
,4. In a patient experiencing an asthma attack, what assessment finding would
you expect to hear upon auscultation of the lungs?
Normal breath sounds
Pleural friction rub
Wheezing
Diminished breath sounds
5. African American females have a higher mortality rate from breast cancer
than white non-Hispanic females. This is an example of:
racism
health disparity
sentinel event
social determinants
6. Why is it important for a nurse to ask about a patient's medications when
evaluating nipple discharge?
Certain medications can cause changes in breast discharge.
Only hormonal medications affect breast discharge.
Medications have no impact on breast health.
All medications are equally relevant to breast discharge.
7. 43-year-old patient reports a lump in the right breast for years. Recently,
there has been a change in consistency, becoming harder. The lump is
located in the right upper outer quadrant, 5 cm from the nipple. It is firm,
mobile, nontender, with not well-defined borders. What should the nurse do?
, Because of the change in consistency, it should be further evaluated
by a physician
Changes may be related to the menstrual cycle, so keep track of
changes
Because there is no pain and the size hasn't changed, continue to
monitor for lumps
There is nothing to worry about because it has been present for years
8. A client reports she has had a lump in her right breast for years, which was
not cancer. Last month she noticed it was more firm. The nurse palpates and
notes it is 5 cm from the nipple at the 1:00 position. It is firm, not tender, and
has irregular borders. The nurse should respond that:
the client should have further testing
the client should call the doctor if the lump increases in size
it is likely due to normal variations with the menstrual cycle
there is probably nothing to worry about since it has been present for
years
9. Which of the following are types of breast tissue?
fibrous and adipose
fibrous, glandular, and adipose
fibrous and glandular
glandular and adipose
10. Describe the significance of breast fluid changes during pregnancy and
what they indicate about breast health.
The fluid is a sign of hormonal imbalance.
, The fluid indicates a potential infection in the breast tissue.
The presence of thick, yellow fluid indicates that the body is
preparing for breastfeeding.
The fluid suggests that breast cancer may be developing.
11. In a clinical scenario, if a patient presents with an inverted nipple that has
changed recently, what should be the nurse's immediate course of action?
Refer the patient to a psychologist for counseling.
Conduct a thorough breast examination and assess for other signs
of abnormalities.
Ignore the inversion if there is no pain.
Advise the patient to perform a self-examination only.
12. If a patient exhibits decreased tactile fremitus on one side of the chest, what
might this suggest about their lung condition?
Normal lung function
Presence of a lung tumor
Possible pleural effusion or lung consolidation
Increased airflow in the lungs
13. If a postmenopausal woman notices a lump during her breast self-
examination, what should be her immediate course of action?
Wait for a month to see if it changes.
Schedule an appointment with her healthcare provider.
Consult a friend for advice.
Perform another self-examination in a week.
