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NURS 8020 Breast and Axilla Test With Complete Solutions Latest Update
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NURS 8020 Breast and Axilla Test With Complete SolutionsLatest Update
When does breast development begin - ANSWER 5th week of gestation
Reason why infants may have palpable breast tissue at birth - ANSWER Maternal
Estrogen
Shape of nipple shortly after birth - ANSWER Depressed
Reason for nipple discharge in newborns - ANSWER Increasing prolactin levels in
lactation
Hormone that drives development of female breast change and development - ANSWER
Estrogen
Age of breast development in adolescence - ANSWER 8-13 y/o
Stage 1 of the breast development - ANS - Absence of breast development
- Only the nipple is elevated
Stage 2 of breast development - ANS - Breast bud stage
- There is an elevation of the breast as a small mound
- The diameter of the areola is enlarged
Stage 3 of breast development - ANS - Further enlargement of breast and areola
- WITHOUT separation in contour of the breast and the nipple/areola
, Stage 4 of breast development - ANSWER - Nipple and areola project to for a second
mound above the level of the breast.
Stage 5 of breast development - ANSWER - Mature stage
- Projection of the nipple only
- Areola now shares the general contour of the breast and is no longer a second mound
as in stage 4.
Difference between the male breast and the female breast - ANSWER Male breast lacks
lobules
Landmarks where breasts are located - ANSWER Between 2 and 6 ribs
What structure supports the nipple? - ANSWER Areola
What area of the breast projects into axilla? - ANSWER Tail of Spence
4 Quadrants of the breast - ANSWER - Upper Inner
- Upper Outer
- Lower inner
- Lower outer
Function of glandular tissue in breast - ANSWER - 15-20 lobes radiating for nipple
- Composed of lobules where are alveoli producing milk
Description and function of suspensory ligaments - ANSWER - Support breast tissue
- Fibrous bands extend vertically from surface to attach to chest wall
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