NURS 6512FINAL EXAM-7 VERSION 70 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST 2025/NURS6512/FINAL
EXAM/WALDEN UNIVERSITY 100%VERIFIED AND
CORRECT GRADED A+
Which of the following statements is true regarding the internal structures of the
breast? The breast is: - ANSWER ANS: composed of fibrous, glandular, and
adipose tissue.
In performing a breast examination, the nurse knows that it is especially important to
examine the upper outer quadrant of the breast. The reason for this is that the upper
outer quadrant is: - ANSWER ANS: the location of most breast tumors.
The upper outer quadrant is the site of most breast tumors. In the upper outer
quadrant
In performing an assessment of a woman's axillary lymph system, the nurse should
assess which of these nodes? - ANSWER ANS: Central, lateral, pectoral, and
subscapular nodes
If a patient reports a recent breast infection, then the nurse should expect to find
_____ node enlargement. - ANSWER ANS: ipsilateral axillary.
A 9-year-old girl is in the clinic for a sports physical. After some initial shyness she
finally asks, "Am I normal? - ANSWER ANS: "I understand that it is hard to feel
different from your friends. Breasts usually develop between 8 and 10 years of age."
Adolescent breast development usually begins between 8 and 10 years of age
A patient contacts the office and tells the nurse that she is worried about her 10-
year-old daughter having breast cancer. What would be the nurse's best response? -
ANSWER it is most likely normal breast development.
A 14-year-old girl is anxious about not having reached menarche. The age: -
ANSWER ANS: she began to develop breasts
Full development from stage 2 to stage 5 takes an average of 3 years, although the
range is 1.5 to 6 years.
A woman is in the family planning clinic seeking birth control information. She states
that her breasts "change all month long" - ANSWER ANS: Tell her that, because of
the changing hormones during the monthly menstrual cycle, cyclic breast changes
are common.
A woman has just learned that she is pregnant. What are some things the nurse
should teach her about her breasts? - ANSWER ANS: She can expect her areolae
to become larger and darker in color.
The nurse is teaching a pregnant woman about breast milk. Which is correct? -
ANSWER ANS: "You may notice a thick, yellow fluid expressed from your breasts
as early as the fourth month of pregnancy."
, NURS 6512FINAL EXAM-7 VERSION 70 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST 2025/NURS6512/FINAL
EXAM/WALDEN UNIVERSITY 100%VERIFIED AND
CORRECT GRADED A+
A 65-year-old patient remarks that she just can't believe that her breasts sag so
much. - ANSWER ANS: After menopause, the glandular and fat tissue atrophies,
causing breast size and elasticity to diminish, resulting in breasts that sag.
In examining a 70-year-old male patient, he has bilateral gynecomastia. nurse's best
course of action? - ANSWER ANS: Explain that this condition may be the result of
hormonal changes
During an examination of a 7-year-old girl, the nurse notices that the girl is showing
breast budding. - ANSWER ANS: Assess the girl's weight and body mass index
(BMI).
The nurse is reviewing statistics regarding breast cancer. Which woman, aged 40
years in the United States, has the highest risk for development of breast cancer? -
ANSWER ANS: African-American
Which statement is true with regard to breast cancer in African-American women in
the United States? - ANSWER ANS: African-American women are more likely to die
of breast cancer at any age.
During a breast health interview, a patient states that she has noticed pain in her left
breast. - ANSWER ANS: "I would like some more information about the pain in your
left breast."
a female patient states that she has noticed a few drops of clear discharge from her
right nipple. - ANSWER ANS: Ask her some additional questions about the
medications she is taking.
During a physical examination, a 45-year-old woman states that she has had a
crusty, itchy rash on her breast for about 2 weeks. - ANSWER ANS: Where did it
first appear—on the nipple, the areola, or the surrounding skin?
A patient is newly diagnosed with benign breast disease. The presence of benign
breast disease: - ANSWER ANS: makes it harder to examine the breasts.
During an annual physical exam, a 43-year-old patient states that she doesn't
perform monthly breast self-examinations (BSE). - ANSWER ANS: BSEs may
detect lumps that appear between mammograms.
During an interview, a patient reveals that she is pregnant. will breastfeed her baby
and asks for some information about this. - ANSWER ANS: "Breastfeeding provides
the perfect food and antibodies for your baby."
The nurse is reviewing risk factors for breast cancer. Which of these women have
risk factors that place them at a higher risk for breast cancer? - ANSWER ANS: 65
year old whose mother had breast cancer
AND ANSWERS LATEST 2025/NURS6512/FINAL
EXAM/WALDEN UNIVERSITY 100%VERIFIED AND
CORRECT GRADED A+
Which of the following statements is true regarding the internal structures of the
breast? The breast is: - ANSWER ANS: composed of fibrous, glandular, and
adipose tissue.
In performing a breast examination, the nurse knows that it is especially important to
examine the upper outer quadrant of the breast. The reason for this is that the upper
outer quadrant is: - ANSWER ANS: the location of most breast tumors.
The upper outer quadrant is the site of most breast tumors. In the upper outer
quadrant
In performing an assessment of a woman's axillary lymph system, the nurse should
assess which of these nodes? - ANSWER ANS: Central, lateral, pectoral, and
subscapular nodes
If a patient reports a recent breast infection, then the nurse should expect to find
_____ node enlargement. - ANSWER ANS: ipsilateral axillary.
A 9-year-old girl is in the clinic for a sports physical. After some initial shyness she
finally asks, "Am I normal? - ANSWER ANS: "I understand that it is hard to feel
different from your friends. Breasts usually develop between 8 and 10 years of age."
Adolescent breast development usually begins between 8 and 10 years of age
A patient contacts the office and tells the nurse that she is worried about her 10-
year-old daughter having breast cancer. What would be the nurse's best response? -
ANSWER it is most likely normal breast development.
A 14-year-old girl is anxious about not having reached menarche. The age: -
ANSWER ANS: she began to develop breasts
Full development from stage 2 to stage 5 takes an average of 3 years, although the
range is 1.5 to 6 years.
A woman is in the family planning clinic seeking birth control information. She states
that her breasts "change all month long" - ANSWER ANS: Tell her that, because of
the changing hormones during the monthly menstrual cycle, cyclic breast changes
are common.
A woman has just learned that she is pregnant. What are some things the nurse
should teach her about her breasts? - ANSWER ANS: She can expect her areolae
to become larger and darker in color.
The nurse is teaching a pregnant woman about breast milk. Which is correct? -
ANSWER ANS: "You may notice a thick, yellow fluid expressed from your breasts
as early as the fourth month of pregnancy."
, NURS 6512FINAL EXAM-7 VERSION 70 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST 2025/NURS6512/FINAL
EXAM/WALDEN UNIVERSITY 100%VERIFIED AND
CORRECT GRADED A+
A 65-year-old patient remarks that she just can't believe that her breasts sag so
much. - ANSWER ANS: After menopause, the glandular and fat tissue atrophies,
causing breast size and elasticity to diminish, resulting in breasts that sag.
In examining a 70-year-old male patient, he has bilateral gynecomastia. nurse's best
course of action? - ANSWER ANS: Explain that this condition may be the result of
hormonal changes
During an examination of a 7-year-old girl, the nurse notices that the girl is showing
breast budding. - ANSWER ANS: Assess the girl's weight and body mass index
(BMI).
The nurse is reviewing statistics regarding breast cancer. Which woman, aged 40
years in the United States, has the highest risk for development of breast cancer? -
ANSWER ANS: African-American
Which statement is true with regard to breast cancer in African-American women in
the United States? - ANSWER ANS: African-American women are more likely to die
of breast cancer at any age.
During a breast health interview, a patient states that she has noticed pain in her left
breast. - ANSWER ANS: "I would like some more information about the pain in your
left breast."
a female patient states that she has noticed a few drops of clear discharge from her
right nipple. - ANSWER ANS: Ask her some additional questions about the
medications she is taking.
During a physical examination, a 45-year-old woman states that she has had a
crusty, itchy rash on her breast for about 2 weeks. - ANSWER ANS: Where did it
first appear—on the nipple, the areola, or the surrounding skin?
A patient is newly diagnosed with benign breast disease. The presence of benign
breast disease: - ANSWER ANS: makes it harder to examine the breasts.
During an annual physical exam, a 43-year-old patient states that she doesn't
perform monthly breast self-examinations (BSE). - ANSWER ANS: BSEs may
detect lumps that appear between mammograms.
During an interview, a patient reveals that she is pregnant. will breastfeed her baby
and asks for some information about this. - ANSWER ANS: "Breastfeeding provides
the perfect food and antibodies for your baby."
The nurse is reviewing risk factors for breast cancer. Which of these women have
risk factors that place them at a higher risk for breast cancer? - ANSWER ANS: 65
year old whose mother had breast cancer
