Question 1

The nurse teaching a seminar on breast cancer lists the signs that would alert a woman to the possibility of a tumor.Those signs include: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Signs of breast cancer that should be investigated are dimpling of the skin of the breast,any discharge from the nipple,any thickening of breast tissue,or a dry rash in the areola.Although it should be investigated,bruising is not a classic sign of breast cancer.

Question 2

A woman calls the clinic office and asks the nurse why she is having spotting between her monthly periods when she is taking birth control pills to control the menorrhagia.The nurse's most appropriate response would be:

Accepted Answer

Treatment for metrorrhagia consists of taking the birth control pill at the same time each day.

Question 3

The nurse is aware that the medication used to stimulate or mimic actions of natural pituitary gonadotropins in the treatment of infertility is:

Accepted Answer

Clomid stimulates the actions of natural pituitary gonadotropins.

Question 4

Because small nonnodal metastases may be present,______________ is recommended after a lumpectomy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because small nonnodal metastases may be present,______________...

Question 5

The nurse explains that the causes for menorrhagia include: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Common causes for menorrhagia include hormonal dysfunction,tumors (both benign and malignant),coagulation disorders,and endometrial hyperplasia.Excessive exercise is far more likely to cause amenorrhea than menorrhagia.

Question 6

The nurse is aware that a tumor determined to be ER+ indicates that the tumor needs ____________________ for growth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse is aware that a tumor...

Question 7

The nurse points out to a group of young women who are being treated for PID that because of the effect of this disease on their reproductive organs,they may become _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse points out to a group...

Question 8

When the nurse read that the patient's breast tumor is a stage II,the nurse realizes that the tumor is:

Accepted Answer

A stage II tumor is between 2-5 cm with 0-1 lymph nodes positive for cancer and no metastases present.All other options are for different stages of tumors.

Question 9

A mastectomy care plan should address psychosocial problems of the patient.This should be directed toward:

Accepted Answer

The nurse should gently explore how the patient is feeling about the surgery and encourage her to express her concerns.The other options are significant care concerns but are not psychosocial in nature.

Quiz 47: Female Reproductive Disorders