Chapter 16: Breasts and Axillae

Chapter 16: Breasts and Axillae

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Which of the following arteries provides blood supply to the breast?

a.	Retromammary and external mammary
b.	Lateral thoracic and internal mammary
c.	Medial thoracic and internal mammary
d.	Lateral thoracic and external mammary

 

 

ANS:  B

The lateral thoracic and internal mammary arteries provide most of the blood supply to the breast and nipple tissues.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)             REF:   p. 351

OBJ:   Nursing process—assessment          MSC:  Physiologic Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential

 

2. Which breast structure drains milk from each lobe onto the surface of the nipple?

a.	Axillary drain
b.	Lactiferous duct
c.	Latissimus dorsi
d.	Tail of Spence

 

 

ANS:  B

The lactiferous duct is the structure that drains milk from each lobe onto the surface of the nipple.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)                    REF:   p. 351

OBJ:   Nursing process—assessment          MSC:  Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation

 

3. The largest amount of glandular breast tissue lies in the:

a.	area next to the ribs.
b.	lower half of chest.
c.	tail of Spence.
d.	upper outer quadrant.

 

 

ANS:  D

The greatest amount of glandular tissue in the breast lies in the upper outer quadrant.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)                    REF:   p. 351

OBJ:   Nursing process—assessment          MSC:  Physiologic Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential

 

4. For purposes of examination and communication of physical findings, the breast is divided into:

a.	halves (upper and lower).
b.	thirds (left, middle, and right).
c.	four quadrants plus a tail.
d.	circles (six consecutive rings, each 1 inch farther away from nipple).

 

 

ANS:  C

The breast is referenced according to five segments: four quadrants and a tail.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)                    REF:   p. 351

OBJ:   Nursing process—assessment          MSC:  Physiologic Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential

 

5. Contraction of breast smooth muscle results in:

a.	benign breast lumps.
b.	the emptying of milk ducts.
c.	nipple inversion.
d.	nipple tenderness.

 

 

ANS:  B

Contraction of the breast smooth muscle, as a result of tactile, sensory, or autonomic stimuli, produces erection of the nipple and causes the milk ducts to empty.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)                    REF:   p. 351

OBJ:   Nursing process—assessment          MSC:  Physiologic Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential