NR 509 WEEK 7 EXAM QUIZ 100

NR 509 WEEK 7 EXAM QUIZ 100%

CORRECT ANSWERS 2024 GRADED A+

In performing a breast 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:

• the largest quadrant of the breast.
• The location of most breast tumors.
• Where most of the suspensory ligaments attach.
• More prone to injury and calcifications than other locations in

the breast. Correct Answer ANS: The location of most

breast tumors

In performing an assessment of a woman's axillary lymph system, the nurse should assess which of these nodes?

• Central, axillary, lateral, and sternal
• Pectoral, lateral, anterior, and sternal
• Central, Lateral, pectoral, and subscapular
• Lateral, pectoral, axillary, and suprascapular Correct

Answer ANS: Central, Lateral pectoral, and subscapular

If a patient reports a recent breast infection, then the nurse should expect to find___ node enlargement.

• Nonspecific
• Ipsilateral axillary
• Contralateral axillary

d. Inguinal and cervical Correct Answer ANS: Ipsilateral

axillary

A 9-year-old girl is in the clinic for a sport physical examination.After some initial shyness she finally asks, "Am I normal? I don't seem to need a bra yet, but I have some friends who do. 1 / 2

What if I never get breasts?" The nurse's best response would

be:

• "Don't worry, you still have plenty of time to develop."
• "I know just how you feel, I was a late bloomer myself. Just

be patient, and they will grow."

• "You will probably get your periods before you notice any

significant growth in your breasts."

• "I understand that it is hard to feel different from your friends.

Breasts usually develop between 8 and 10 years of age."

Correct Answer ANS: I understand that it is hard to feel

different from your friends. Breasts usually develop 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.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:

• Breast development is usually fairly symmetric and that the

daughter should be examined right away.

• She should bring her daughter right away because breast

cancer is fairly common in preadolescent girls.

• Although an examination of her daughter would rule out a

problem, her breast development is most likely normal.

• It is unusual for breasts the are first developing to feel tender

because they haven't developed much fibrous tissue. Correct

Answer ANS: Although an examination of her daughter would

rule out a problem, her breast development is most likely normal.

A 14-year-old girl is anxious about not having reached menarche. When taking the health history, the nurse should ascertain which of the following: The age that:

• The girl began to develop breasts
• Her mother developed breasts
• She began to develop pubic hair
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