For Purposes of Examination and Communication of Physical Findings, the Breast

question 36

Multiple Choice

For purposes of examination and communication of physical findings, the breast is divided into:

• A) halves (upper and lower).
• B) thirds (left, middle, and right).
• C) four quadrants plus a tail.
• D) circles (six consecutive rings, each 1 inch farther away from nipple).

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Definitions:

Bupivacaine

A local anesthetic used for numbing specific areas of the body during surgery or certain medical procedures.

PQRSTU Pneumonic

A mnemonic used in the medical field to assess pain: Provocation/Palliation, Quality/Quantity, Region/Radiation, Severity Scale, Timing, and Understanding the patient's perception.

Pain Assessment

The process of evaluating the intensity, type, and duration of a patient's pain, which is critical to providing appropriate pain management.

Understanding

The ability to comprehend or grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something.