NR509 Week 7 Quiz: Questions &

Answers

NR509 Week 7 Quiz: Questions &

Answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the internal structures of

the breast? The breast is made up of:

a. Primarily muscle with very little fibrous tissue.

b. Fibrous, glandular, and adipose tissues.

c. Primarily milk ducts, known as lactiferous ducts.

d. Glandular tissue, which supports the breast by attaching to the chest

wall. (Ans- b. Fibrous, glandular, and adipose tissues.

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:

a. The largest quadrant of the breast.

b. The location of most breast tumors.

c. Where most of the suspensory ligaments attach.

d. More prone to injury and calcifications than other locations in the breast.

(Ans- b. 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?

a. Central, axillary, lateral, and sternal

b. Pectoral, lateral, anterior, and sternal

c. Central, lateral, pectoral, and subscapular

d. Lateral, pectoral, axillary, and suprascapular

(Ans- c. Central, lateral, pectoral, and subscapular

If a patient reports a recent breast infection, then the nurse should expect

to find ________ node enlargement.

a. Nonspecific

b. Ipsilateral axillary

c. Contralateral axillary

d. Inguinal and cervical

(Ans- b. 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. What if I never get breasts?" The

nurse's best response would be:

a. "Don't worry, you still have plenty of time to develop."

b. "I know just how you feel, I was a late bloomer myself. Just be patient,

and they will grow."

c. "You will probably get your periods before you notice any significant

growth in your breasts."

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

usually develop between 8 and 10 years of age."

(Ans- d. "I understand that it is hard to feel different from your friends.

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