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Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Breast Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which patient is most likely to develop osteoporosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. Osteoporosis is more common in individuals with sedentary lifestyles due to decreased bone density from lack of weight-bearing exercise. Choice A on estrogen therapy may have lower risk. Choice C, who exercises, has a reduced risk. Choice D with calcium intake may help prevent osteoporosis but not as effective as weight-bearing exercise.
Question 2 of 5
Which treatment option minimizes the development of lymphedema in the surgical management of a patient with breast cancer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Sentinel lymph node mapping. This procedure helps identify and remove only the lymph nodes most likely to contain cancer cells, reducing the risk of lymphedema. A: Radical mastectomy is an extensive surgery that may increase the risk of lymphedema. B: Radiation therapy can also contribute to lymphedema. D: Ultrasound is not a treatment option for minimizing lymphedema in breast cancer surgery. Therefore, C is the best choice for minimizing the development of lymphedema.
Question 3 of 5
Before the nurse encourages this patient to begin annual screening, it is important for her to understand the reasons why women avoid testing. These reasons include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Expense of the procedure. This is correct because cost can be a significant barrier to healthcare access, including screening tests. Women may avoid testing due to financial constraints. A: Fear of x-ray exposure is not typically a reason for avoiding annual screening, as modern screening methods use minimal radiation. C: Reluctance to hear bad news may be a concern, but it is not a common reason for avoiding testing altogether. D: Having heard that the test is painful is not a typical reason for avoiding annual screening, as most screening tests are not painful.
Question 4 of 5
What is the primary function of the endometrial layer of the uterus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Prepare to receive and nourish a fertilized ovum (blastocyst). The primary function of the endometrial layer of the uterus is to provide a suitable environment for implantation and nourishment of a fertilized egg. During the menstrual cycle, the endometrial layer thickens in preparation for potential pregnancy. If fertilization occurs, the blastocyst implants into the endometrium for further development. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as the endometrial layer does not primarily function to increase in density during each cycle, produce ovulation-regulating hormones, or maintain pregnancy, respectively.
Question 5 of 5
What is the primary function of the corpus luteum?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary function of the corpus luteum is to produce progesterone and estrogen. Progesterone supports the maintenance of the endometrium for potential implantation of a fertilized egg. Estrogen also plays a role in the menstrual cycle. The other choices are incorrect because: A: The ovum is produced in the ovary, not the corpus luteum. C: The endometrial growth is primarily influenced by estrogen and progesterone, not the corpus luteum. D: The maturation of the next follicle is regulated by hormones like follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), not the corpus luteum.