Breast Palpation Techniques
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When should premenopausal women perform breast self-examination?

  • Monthly on the same day
  • 2 weeks after menstruation
  • During menstruation
  • 5 to 7 days after the menstrual cycle begins (correct)

What is the purpose of assessing the breast and performing monthly breast self-examination?

  • To ensure complex treatment
  • To conduct research studies
  • To diagnose diseases accurately
  • To detect diseases early for better chances of cure (correct)

Who typically performs a clinical breast examination?

  • Dermatologist
  • Endocrinologist
  • Healthcare professional trained to recognize abnormalities (correct)
  • Oncologist

When should postmenopausal women perform breast self-examination?

<p>Monthly on the same day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended timing for postmenopausal women to carry out breast self-examination?

<p>On the same day each month (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for women to perform monthly breast self-examinations?

<p>To detect potential abnormalities early (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is primarily being gathered when asking about bowel elimination patterns?

<p>Stool frequency and color consistency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common gastrointestinal disorder mentioned in the text?

<p>Diverticulosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of lifestyle is directly linked to inquiries about alcohol consumption and dietary habits?

<p>Health practices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could be a potential consequence of chronic stress on eating and elimination habits?

<p>Disruption in eating or elimination habits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medical condition is NOT listed as part of the family history inquiry related to gastrointestinal disorders?

<p>Type 2 Diabetes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency of visiting a gynecologist for individuals over 35 years old?

<p>Once a year (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for healthcare providers to inquire about prescription or OTC medications in a personal health history?

<p>To identify potential drug interactions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For individuals over 40 years old with a history of breast or ovarian cancer, what is the recommended screening?

<p>Yearly mammogram (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a required material for assessing the breast?

<p>Blood pressure monitor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is collected when asking about the presence of lumps or swelling in the breasts?

<p>Subjective data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is advised to have more frequent visits to the doctor if they have a positive history of breast or ovarian cancer?

<p>&gt;40 years old (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should individuals do if they notice redness, warmth, or dimpling of the breasts?

<p>Seek medical attention promptly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended sequence for assessing a patient's abdomen?

<p>Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assessing a patient's abdomen?

<p>To provide critical information about internal organs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to be consistent and thorough in your chosen method when palpating a client's breasts?

<p>To ensure accurate findings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area should be included when palpating the breasts according to the text?

<p>Palpate the periphery of the breast tissue and tail of Spence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what order should the subdivision of the abdomen be done?

<p>By quadrant, then by region (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could altering the sequence of assessment techniques for the abdomen do according to the text?

<p>Alter the frequency of bowel sounds and make findings less accurate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested sequence of assessment procedures?

<p>Switching to Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be noted about the stoma color in a patient with an ostomy?

<p>Pink and shiny (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should auscultation for bowel sounds be performed?

<p>Start in the RIGHT LOWER QUADRANT and go clockwise (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range of bowel sounds per minute?

<p>5-30 bowel sounds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by HYPOACTIVE bowel sounds?

<p>Only one or two bowel sounds are heard in a 2-minute interval (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of palpating the stomach contour?

<p>To assess if the stomach is scaphoid, flat, rounded, or protuberant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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