Question 1

Palpation of the axillary lymph nodes should include the central axillary group (midaxillary),which is located

Accepted Answer

A)  at the anterior edge of the latissimus dorsi muscle. 
B)  at the thoracic wall of the axilla. 
C)  behind the lateral edge of the pectoralis major muscle. 
D)  on the inner aspect of the upper part of the humerus close to the axillary vein. 
A)  at the anterior edge of the latissimus dorsi muscle. 
B)  at the thoracic wall of the axilla. 
C)  behind the lateral edge of the pectoralis major muscle. 
D)  on the inner aspect of the upper part of the humerus close to the axillary vein.

Question 2

A nurse preceptor asks a new graduate nurse to identify the different types of mastectomy surgeries.Which response by the new graduate would indicate that further clarification is needed? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple 
B)  Radical 
C)  Modified Simple 
D)  Modified radical 
E)  Cross-sectional
F) Subcutaneous 
A)  Simple 
B)  Radical 
C)  Modified Simple 
D)  Modified radical 
E)  Cross-sectional
F) Subcutaneous

Question 3

Examination of the breasts by palpation with the patient supine includes

Accepted Answer

A)  peripheral breast tissue, lactiferous ducts, areola, and nipple. 
B)  Cooper's ligaments, tail of Spence, and muscles and lymph nodes of the chest. 
C)  areola, axillary nodes, Cooper's ligaments, and compression of the nipple for discharge. 
D)  peripheral breast tissue, tail of Spence, areola, and compression of the nipple for discharge. 
A)  peripheral breast tissue, lactiferous ducts, areola, and nipple. 
B)  Cooper's ligaments, tail of Spence, and muscles and lymph nodes of the chest. 
C)  areola, axillary nodes, Cooper's ligaments, and compression of the nipple for discharge. 
D)  peripheral breast tissue, tail of Spence, areola, and compression of the nipple for discharge.

Palpation of the axillary lymph nodes should include the central axillary group (midaxillary),which is located

A nurse preceptor asks a new graduate nurse to identify the different types of mastectomy surgeries.Which response by the new graduate would indicate that further clarification is needed? Select all that apply.

Examination of the breasts by palpation with the patient supine includes

Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process

Communication Techniques And The Patient Interview

The Complete Health History Including Documentation

Developmental Assessment

Cultural Assessment

Spiritual Assessment

Nutritional Assessment

Physical Examination Techniques

General Survey, vital Signs, and Pain

Skin, hair, and Nails

Head, neck, and Regional Lymph Nodes

Eyes

Ears, nose, mouth, and Throat

Thorax And Lungs

Heart

Peripheral Vasculature And Lymphatic System

Abdomen

Musculoskeletal System

Mental Status And Neurological Techniques

Female Genitalia

Male Genitalia

Anus, rectum, and Prostate

The Pregnant Patient

The Pediatric Patient

The Older Adult Patient

The Complete Health History And Physical Examination

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Exam 14: Breasts And Regional Nodes

Palpation of the axillary lymph nodes should include the central axillary group (midaxillary),which is located

A nurse preceptor asks a new graduate nurse to identify the different types of mastectomy surgeries.Which response by the new graduate would indicate that further clarification is needed? Select all that apply.

Examination of the breasts by palpation with the patient supine includes

Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process

Communication Techniques And The Patient Interview

The Complete Health History Including Documentation

Developmental Assessment

Cultural Assessment

Spiritual Assessment

Nutritional Assessment

Physical Examination Techniques

General Survey, vital Signs, and Pain

Skin, hair, and Nails

Head, neck, and Regional Lymph Nodes

Eyes

Ears, nose, mouth, and Throat

Thorax And Lungs

Heart

Peripheral Vasculature And Lymphatic System

Abdomen

Musculoskeletal System

Mental Status And Neurological Techniques

Female Genitalia

Male Genitalia

Anus, rectum, and Prostate

The Pregnant Patient

The Pediatric Patient

The Older Adult Patient

The Complete Health History And Physical Examination

Filters