WorksheetsMASTECTOMY EXERCISE QUIZ
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
(a) is the type of surgery that removes a breast, usually to treat cancer.
After a mastectomy, exercises help improve the movement of the (a) joint.
(a) is the swelling that can happen in the arm after lymph nodes are removed.
Deep (a) exercises help relax the body and improve lung function after surgery.
Gentle arm and shoulder exercises should begin within (a) days after surgery (if approved by the doctor).
(a) exercises help improve posture and reduce tightness after surgery.
A (a) therapist can guide safe exercises after a mastectomy.
The arm on the (a) side is at higher risk for swelling.
(a) exercises involve holding a stretch to help improve flexibility.
It is important to avoid lifting (a) objects right after surgery.
Which exercise involves squeezing the shoulder blades together to improve posture?
Pendulum swing
Wall climb
Scapular squeeze
Arm circles
The pendulum exercise is designed to:
Strengthen chest muscles
Promote joint mobility via gravity
Stretch the neck
Work the core
Wall climbing (finger walk) helps improve:
Elbow strength
Wrist flexibility
Shoulder range of motion
Neck rotation
Which of the following is a goal of post-mastectomy exercise?
Increase pain
Reduce mobility
Improve circulation and prevent stiffness
Promote scar formation
When should light shoulder exercises typically begin after mastectomy (with surgeon approval)?
1 year after surgery
Immediately on the day of surgery
Within 1-2 days post-op
Never
Which exercise is commonly used to promote shoulder range of motion?
Wrist curls
Wall climbing
Leg lifts
Squats
What is the most common side effect that post-mastectomy exercise can help manage?
Weight gain
Hair loss
Lymphedema
Fever
What is the purpose of hand pump or fist-opening exercises?
strengthen forearm
enhance lymphatic drainage
stretch biceps
stablize shoulder
Deep diaphragmatic breathing exercises support:
scar massage
lung expansion and chest mobility
shoulder strength
neck flexibility
Which best describes guidelines for resuming exercise post-mastectomy?
Push through any discomfort
Begin high intensity immediately
Gradual, within clearance, listen to body
Avoid exercise for full year
Deep breathing exercises are helpful in post-mastectomy recovery.
TRUE
FALSE
Exercise should always be avoided for at least 6 weeks post-mastectomy.
TRUE
FALSE
Lifting light weights can be introduced gradually during recovery.
TRUE
FALSE
All patients who undergo mastectomy will develop lymphedema.
TRUE
FALSE
Good posture helps prevent pain and complications post-mastectomy.
TRUE
FALSE
Shoulder stiffness is a common issue after mastectomy.
TRUE
FALSE
It’s okay to perform vigorous arm exercises immediately after surgery.
TRUE
FALSE
Numbness near the surgical site is a normal post-operative symptom
TRUE
FALSE
Stretching exercises can help break down scar tissue.
TRUE
FALSE
Emotional well-being can be positively impacted by exercise post-mastectomy.
TRUE
FALSE
