Activity #6 Flashcards
A breast is divided in how many quadrants for the purpose of describing and locating health issues? Name the quadrant that most breast cancers originate in.
4; upper outer
Define the Tail of Spence.
extension of the breast tissue from the upper outer breast quadrant into the axilla
What lymph nodes will become enlarged with breast cancer?
axillary lymph nodes as well as the infraclavicular and supraclavicular lymph nodes
List 3 factors that can cause tenderness or enlargement of lymph nodes.
carcinoma in nearby tissue, infection or clinical blockage
What are the characteristics of a patient who would likely have colostrum?
pregnant and during or after the 4th month
Describe Female Tanner stage 1.
preadolescents: only a small elevated nipple
Describe female Tanner stage 2.
The breast bud stage: a small mound of breast and nipple develops; the areola widens
Describe female Tanner stage 3.
The breast and areola enlarge; the nipple is flush with the breast surface
Describe female Tanner stage 4.
The areola and nipple form a secondary mound over the breast
Describe female Tanner stage 5.
Mature breast: only the nipple protrudes; the areola is flush with the breast contour (the areola may continue as a secondary mound in some women
What is gynecomastia, and what causes it?
Swelling of breast tissues in males
Caused by an imbalance of hormones, usually a decrease in testosterone compared to estrogen.
At what time of life is gynecomastia likely to occur? Is it permanent? Is it normal?
during midpuberty for a male; it is temporary and normal
What is BRCA1 & BRCA2?
Women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes have up to an 80% chance of developing breast cancer at some point in their lives.
Who is most likely to have the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene?
Jewish women of Ashkenazi origin, but they also occur in African American and Hispanic women
What is mastitis? What complication sometimes follows mastitis?
infection of the breast tissue accompanied by swelling, warmth & redness, sometimes followed by breast abscess
What does striae mean?
linear stretch marks
What are CBE and SBE?
CBE- clinical breast exam
SBE- self breast exam
How often should SBE be performed?
monthly
What is the position for the patient for CBE?
Patient supine with arm raised overhead
At what physical marker should the area palpated for a CBE begin? Where should it end? Describe the area that must be palpated.
Start at axilla and go straight down to bra line. palpate breast from clavicle to bra line (inframammary fold) and mid sternum to posterior axillary line.
What pattern of palpation is recommended for CBE?
vertical pattern of small concentric circles, using light, medium and deep pressure at each point
What part of the hand does the nurse use for the CBE?
Pads of 1st 3 fingers.
What are the most common nursing diagnoses associated with breast cancer?
Disturbed Body Image, Grieving, Ineffective Coping, Ineffective Role Performance
Define ipsilateral.
On the same side. Breast lymph drains into the “ipsilateral” axillary lymph nodes.
Endocrine evaluation is recommended for female who have not reached menarche by what age?
16
African american girls puberty starts at what average age?
8
Non-African american girls puberty starts at what average age?
8.5 to 10
Define precocious puberty.
Breast development before age 7 years in Caucasians girls or age 6 years in African American girls
what are the likely causes of precocious puberty in girls?
either dysfunction of the thyroid gland or a tumor of the ovaries or adrenal gland
Define premature thelarche.
isolated breast development in the absence of other hormone development changes (menses, pubic hair) in girls younger than 8 years.
What are the likely causes of delayed development?
may occur in association with anorexia nervosa, malnutrition, or hormonal imbalance.
Lack of breast development by what age may be considered delayed development?
13
What fraction of male experience gynecomastia, and how long does it last?
1/3 of males, and it usually resolves in 1 to 2 years
List 4 signs of breast cancer.
Hyperpigmantation, unilateral vascular appearance, Peau d’ orange (orange peel) appearance, Retractions or dimpling, Recent nipple changes from everted to inverted or in the angle the nipple points,
What can unusual nipple discharge be a sign of?
infection, medication side effect, malignancy
What condition can produce scaly lesions that begin at the nipple and progress to a lump behind the nipple well
Paget’s disease
What type of glands become more prominent during pregnancy?
Montgomery
Define mammography. What age should this usually begin?
low-dose x-ray of the breasts to aid in the diagnosis of breast disease; should be performed as a screening tool annually beginning at age 40 years
Describe breast ultrasound test.
noninvasive test using high-frequency sound waves; differentiates between a solid and cystic mass; is used as a guide in needle aspirations
Describe breast MRI.
uses a magnetic field (not x-rays), radio waves, and a computer to detect and stage breast cancer and other breast abnormalities