Health Assessment Exam 3 Test Bank
Which of the following statements is true regarding the internal structures of the breast? The breast is made up of -
... [Show More] ANSWER-Fibrous, glandular, and adipose tissues 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 - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Central, lateral, pectoral, and sub-scapular If a patient reports a recent breast infection, then the nurse should expect to find ____ node enlargement - ANSWER-Ipsilateral axillary 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: - ANSWER-The girl began to develop breasts A woman is in the family planning clinic seeking birth control information. She states that her breasts change all month long and she is worried this is unusual. The nurse should tell her that: - ANSWER-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-She can expect her areolae to become larger and darker in color The nurse is teaching a pregnant woman about breast milk. Which statement by the nurse is correct? - ANSWER-You may notice a thick, yellow fluid expressed from your breasts as early as the 4th month of pregnancy A 65 yr old patient remarks that she just cannot believe that her breasts sag so much. She states it must be from a lack of exercise. What explanation should the nurse offer her? After menopause: - ANSWER-The glandular and dat tissue atrophies, causing breast size and elasticity to diminish, resulting in breasts that sag In examining a 70 year old male patient, the nurse notices that he has bilateral gynecomastia. Which of the following describes the nurses best course of action? - ANSWER-Explain that this condition may be the result of hormonal changes, and recommend that he sees a physician During an examination of a 7 year old girl, the nurse notices the girl is showing breast budding. What should the nurse do next? - ANSWER-Assess the girls weight and BMI The nurse is reviewing statistics regarding breast cancer. Which woman, aged 40 in the US, has the highest risk of developing breast cancer? - ANSWER-Black The nurse is preparing for a class in early detection of breast cancer. Which statement is true with regard to breast cancer in black women in the US? - ANSWER-Black 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. The nurses most appropriate response to this would be: - ANSWER-I would like some more information about the pain in your left breast During a health history interview, a female patient states that she has noticed a few drops of clear discharge in her right nipple. What should the nurse do next? - ANSWER-Ask the patient some additional questions about the medications she is taking During a physical exam, a 45 year old woman states that she has had a crusty, itchy rash on her breast for two weeks. In trying to find the cause of the rash, which question [Show Less]