Exam (elaborations)
17. Breasts and Axillae
- Course
- Nursing Tests
- Institution
- Albany Memorial School Of Nursing
17. Breasts and Axillae
[Show more]
Content preview
Chapter 17: Breasts and AxillaeMULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Montgomery tubercles are most prominent in the breasts of:
a. adult males.
b. patients with lung disease.
c. pregnant women.
d. pubertal females.
ANS: C
Montgomery tubercles undergo hypertrophy and become more prominent in the breasts of pregnant
and lactating women.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)
OBJ: Nursing process assessment MSC: Physiologic Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
2. Most women with breast cancer:
a. possess the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene.
b. risk increases with aging.
c. have a mother who had breast cancer.
d. continue to menstruate after age 52.
ANS: B
Of all breast cancers, 77% occur in women older than 50 years. Most women with breast
cancer do not possess the BRCA1NUR or SIBRCA2NGTB gene. Only 5% to 10% of women
with breast cancer are known to have either gene. Most women with breast cancer do not have a
mother who had breast cancer. Familial breast cancers occur in 10% to 20% of
breast cancer populations. Most women with breast cancer do not continue to menstruate after
age 52. Having a later start of menopause does not overshadow the 77% of all breast cancers that occur
in women older than 50 years.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyzing (Analysis)
OBJ: Nursing process assessment MSC: Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation
3. A 50-year-old woman presents as a new patient. Which finding in her personal and social
history would increase her risk profile for developing breast cancer? a. Drinking three glasses of wine
per week
b. Early menopause
c. Nulliparity
d. Late menarche
ANS: C
Nulliparity, or late age at the birth of the first child (after 30 years old), is a risk factor for breast
cancer. Other risk factors include late menopause, early menarche, and drinking more than one
alcoholic drink daily.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying (Application)
OBJ: Nursing process assessment MSC: Physiologic Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
, 4. If your patient has nipple discharge, you will most likely need a:
a. Vacutainer tube.
b. glass slide and fixative.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Sirih. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $8.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
67096 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now