NUR 220 - Breast, Reproductive, and Lifespan

Question 1

what are breasts and where are they located?

Answer 1

mammary glands within superficial fascia

Question 2

two hormones that influence development of breasts during adolescence

Answer 2

estrogen and progesterone

Question 3

what can cause changes in the breast tissue of males?

Answer 3

• hormonal balance
• medications
• marijuana

Question 4

breasts are composed of three types of tissue:

Answer 4

• glandular
• fibrous
• subcutaneaous and retromammary fat tissue

Question 5

what is the lymphatic purpose of breasts?

Answer 5

they contain an extensive lymphatic network which drains into the lymph nodes

Question 6

what is the top of the breast where it connects to the pec muscle called?

Answer 6

tail of spence

Question 7

how do we divide the breasts into four quadrants

Answer 7

• “inner” is side closer to sternum with upper and lower inner
• “outer” is side facing out towards ribs with upper and lower outer
• tail of spence

Question 8

what specific foods might you ask your patient about when doing a breast health history?

Answer 8

chocolate and caffeine

Question 9

what are we inspecting breasts for?

Answer 9

bilateral pull, symmetry, and contour