Breast Cancer Quiz 10A

Question 1

Where in the breast do most tumors develope

Answer 1

The upper outer quadrant

Question 2

The most common presentation of early-stage breast cancer is

Answer 2

asymptomatic, nonpalpable mass detected as an abnormality on screening mammogram

Question 3

The most common physical sign of early stage breast cancer is

Answer 3

Non painful mobile mass

Question 4

Which of the following include signs of advanced breast cancer?

1. Nipple discharge
2. Enlarged axillary or superaclavicular lymph nodes
3. Abnormal breast contour
4. Skin discoloration
5. Nipple retraction

Answer 4

All of the above

Question 5

Tumors to which two of the following locations in the breast is most likely to spread to the axillary lymph nodes?

Answer 5

Upper outer quadrant

Central portion of the breast

Question 6

What is the most common screening modality for breast cancer

Answer 6

Mammography

Question 7

True or False
There is evidence that radiation exposure caused by routine mammograms (for women starting at age 40) increases the risk of getting breast cancer

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Which of the following is true regarding ultrasound

1. It is used conjuntioning with mammography in women with dense breast tissue
2. It is the best imaging modality to use to detect very small breast cancers
3. It is often used as a single screening modality
4. It can be used to distinguish between cystic and solid masses

Answer 8

1. It is used conjuntioning with mammography in women with dense breast tissue
2. It can be used to distinguish between cystic and solid masses

Question 9

A syringe with a small gauge needle is use to extract blood or tissue

Answer 9

Fine Needle Biopsy

Question 10

A syringe with a large gauge needle is used to collect tissue

Answer 10

Core Needle Biopsy

Question 11

Involves the removal of the entire lesion

Answer 11

Excisional Biopsy