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Assessment of Breasts, Axillae, and Regional Lymphatics Questions and Answers 2024
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Assessment of Breasts, Axillae, and RegionalLymphatics
Questions and Answers 2024
1. what is composed of ..
- glandular tissue
- fibrous tissue, including suspensory ligaments
- adipose tissue: Breast
2. Glandular tissue contains lobes radiating from nipple, and these
are composed of lobules: 15 to 20
3. Fibrous bands extending vertically from surface to attach on chest wall muscles: Cooper 's
Ligaments
4. Lobes are embedded in: adipose tissue
5. Breast may be divided into four quadrants by imaginary horizontal and vertical lines
intersecting at nipple: True
6. Breast has extensive lymphatic drainage: true
7. Four groups of axillary nodes are present: 1. Central axillary nodes
2. Pectoral (anterior)
3. Subscapular (posterior)
4. Lateral
8. What is 2nd major cause of death from cancer in women
However, early detection and improved treatment have increased survival rates
Review factors associated with "relative risk" (RR): Breast cancer
9. screening mammography: annually starting at age 40 to 44
10.Annual mammography from ages: 45-54
11.Biennial mammography over age: continuation of annual
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, Assessment of Breasts, Axillae, and Regional
Lymphatics
Questions and Answers 2024
12.Stage 1 pread: there is only a small elevated nipple
13.Stage 2: Breast Bud Stage: A small mound of breast and nipple develops; the areola widens
14.stage 3 of breast development: The breast and areola enlarge; the nipple is flush with the breast
surface
15.stage 4 breast devlopment: The areola and nipple form a secondary mound over the breast
16.stage 5 of bre: Mature Breast-Only the nipple protrudes. The areola is flush with the breast
contour
• Full development fro m stage 2 to stage 5 takes an average of 3 years.
17.In pregnancy Breast changes start during the: 2nd month of pregnancy
18.Colostrum may be expressed after: 4th month of pregnancy
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, Assessment of Breasts, Axillae, and Regional
Lymphatics
Questions and Answers 2024
19.Colostrum is: • Thick yellow fluid-precursor to milk. Contains protein, lactose, but practically
no fat. Rich in antibodies-Encourage breast feeding
• is usually produced the first few days after deliver
20.Lactation: Milk Production-Begins: 1 to 3 days postpartum
21.Male Breast-Gynecomastia: • Happens during puberty
• Usually unilateral and temporary
• Feels like a smooth, firm, movable disk
• Typically resolves
• Can reappear in aging males and is due to testosterone deficiency
22.Male Breast Cancer: • 1% of breast cancer occurs in men
• Presents as p ainless palpable hard irregular fixed mass
• May have nipple retraction
• Nipple discharge +/- palpable mass= THINK cance
• Most lumps/m asses are found in and around the areola in ma les
23.Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS): a breast cancer that is confined to the ducts and has not spread
into the tissue of the breast
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