ONCC oncology nursing certification EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

EXAM

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OCN 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (FE632) ms ms ms




QUESTION 1 ms




In performing an assessment on a patient with leukemia, you know that leukemic cell
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s are capable of infiltrating and accumulating in other organs (called chloromas). This
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occurs most commonly in acute leukemia and is seen in which of the following organs
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/organ systems? ms




ANSWER

Bone



QUESTION 2 ms




The most important external risk factor for bladder cancer development is
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ANSWER

Cigarette smoking ms




QUESTION 3 ms




In preparing a talk to be given at your local community health center on cancer preve
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ntion strategies, which of the following should you include when considering preventi
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on strategies against ovarian cancer?
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ANSWER

Not having children (nulliparity)
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QUESTION 4 ms




You are the oncology nurse caring for Ms. J, a 28-year-
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old woman with acute myelogenous leukemia who has completed induction and conso
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lidation therapy and presents today for her surveillance visit. She shows you a lesion
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,on the back of her calf that is irregular and bleeds easily. You anticipate referral to th
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e dermatologist for what type of procedure?
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ANSWER

Shave biopsy of lesion ms ms ms




QUESTION 5 ms




A patient presents to the local community care clinic complaining of two weeks of pai
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n in his left shoulder radiating to his forearm as well as dyspnea and fatigue. Upon ph
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ysical examination, he is noted to have a drooping eyelid and constricted pupil on the
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left. What potential malignancy is this constellation of symptoms most consistent with
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?
ANSWER

Lung cancer (mets to brain)
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QUESTION 6 ms




Which chronic health condition is associated with an increased risk of colorectal canc
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er?
ANSWER

Diabetes



QUESTION 7 ms




You have been asked to develop an education program about cancer prevention for hi
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gh school students. In considering information to include on risk modification, which
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of the following is most appropriate based on your audience?
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ANSWER

Avoid tanning beds and use of sunscreen
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QUESTION 8 ms




Based on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network and U.S. Preventive Services Ta
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sk Force, which of the following patients is not likely not a candidate for prostate can
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cer screening?ms




ANSWER

85-year-old man currently undergoing palliative radiation for metastatic bone cancer
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, QUESTION 9 ms




What level of cancer prevention is aimed at detecting a disease in its earliest stages, b
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efore symptoms appear, and intervening to slow or stop its progression?
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ANSWER

Secondary



QUESTION 10 ms




Which of the following statements is accurate regarding nonmelanoma skin cancer?
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ANSWER

Global incidence has decreased by 3%-10% per year because of risk reduction modifications.
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QUESTION 11 ms




You are the oncology nurse caring for Mr. L, a 56-year-
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old who is considering participating in a clinical trial for treatment of his colorectal c
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ancer. He asks you about the purpose of a phase II clinical trial. What is your best res
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ponse?
ANSWER

To assess effectiveness against a specific type(s) of cancer with dosages/schedule identified in the pr
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evious phase study
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QUESTION 12 ms




When providing teaching to an HIV-
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positive patient regarding the increased risk for Kaposi sarcoma, the oncology nurse d
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escribes skin lesions with a brown, purple, or reddish discoloration most commonly fo
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und on which areas of the body?
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ANSWER

The lower extremities or face
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QUESTION 13 ms




Which pathogen poses a great risk for cancer of the nasopharynx?
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ANSWER

Epstein-Barr virus ms