AOCNP Test Bank 2026 | Oncology APN Competencies |
Latest Update | Graded A+
1. Which of the following statements accurately defines case management?
A role and process that focuses on procuring, negotiating, and
coordinating the care, services and resources needed by individuals
with complex issues throughout an episode or continuum
A process of care delivery that aims at managing the clinical services
needed by patients, ensuring appropriate resource utilization,
enhancing the quality of care, and facilitating cost-effective patient
care outcomes
A collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates,
monitors, and evaluates the options and services required to meet an
individual's health needs, using communication and available resources
to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes
All of the above
2. The NP role was initially established to:
reduce the nursing shortage and improve access to care.
improve access to care and partially solve physical shortage
improve nursing's image through expansion of the role
improve working conditions of nurses while improving access to care
3. What is the definition of patient activation in the context of cancer care?
Patient activation is the method of coordinating care among
healthcare providers.
Patient activation is the certification process for Advanced Practice
Nurses.
, Patient activation involves the assessment of genetic risks in patients.
Patient activation refers to the process of equipping patients with
the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage their own health.
4. If an Advanced Practice Nurse encounters a patient with a variant of
uncertain significance, what is the most appropriate action to take?
Ignore the variant and focus on other test results.
Provide education about the variant and discuss potential
implications for the patient's health.
Advise the patient to seek genetic counseling without further
discussion.
Assure the patient that the variant is harmless.
5. A patient's ability and confidence to manage their health and healthcare
describes what key term?
Patient Engagement
Self-advocacy
Patient Activation
Assertive Communication
6. If a patient has a family history of breast cancer and undergoes genetic risk
assessment, what potential outcomes could influence their cancer prevention
strategy?
An assurance that they will not develop cancer.
A recommendation for standard treatment without further assessment.
Identification of BRCA mutations leading to increased surveillance
or preventive surgery.
, A decision to avoid all medical interventions.
7. The term "LACE" stands for which of the following?
Liberation, accreditation, certification, and education
Licensure, accommodation, consensus, and education
Licensure, accreditation, certification, and education
Liberation, accommodation, consensus, and education
8. Which of the following best describes case management?
A system in which inpatient cases are reviewed by a utilization review
manager so reimbursement is maximized.
A multidisciplinary method and approach to client care.
A nursing care delivery model in which the case manager treats
each case on a continuum, for example, visiting the client
prehospital, intra-hospital, and post-discharge to insure quality
care.
A transport system for instrumentation transfer from the CPD to the
Operating Room.
9. What organization defined the ten domains of competencies that serve as the
framework for nursing practice?
NLN
AACN
ANA
AANP
, 10. Which of the following documents does the provider or facility need to
submit in order to receive reimbursement from an insurance company?
ABN
Explanation of benefits
CMS-1500
Medical consent form
11. What is a key difference in professional qualifications between a lay navigator
and an oncology nurse navigator?
An oncology nurse navigator has no formal nursing education.
A lay navigator has a medical degree.
A lay navigator is a licensed practical nurse.
An oncology nurse navigator is a registered nurse with specialized
training in oncology.
12. What term does the Institute of Medicine use to describe fairness in health
outcomes in cancer care?
Health justice
Health access
Health disparity
Health equity
13. What role do Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) play in care coordination for
cancer patients?
APNs facilitate care coordination among healthcare providers.
APNs are responsible for conducting all surgical procedures.
Latest Update | Graded A+
1. Which of the following statements accurately defines case management?
A role and process that focuses on procuring, negotiating, and
coordinating the care, services and resources needed by individuals
with complex issues throughout an episode or continuum
A process of care delivery that aims at managing the clinical services
needed by patients, ensuring appropriate resource utilization,
enhancing the quality of care, and facilitating cost-effective patient
care outcomes
A collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates,
monitors, and evaluates the options and services required to meet an
individual's health needs, using communication and available resources
to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes
All of the above
2. The NP role was initially established to:
reduce the nursing shortage and improve access to care.
improve access to care and partially solve physical shortage
improve nursing's image through expansion of the role
improve working conditions of nurses while improving access to care
3. What is the definition of patient activation in the context of cancer care?
Patient activation is the method of coordinating care among
healthcare providers.
Patient activation is the certification process for Advanced Practice
Nurses.
, Patient activation involves the assessment of genetic risks in patients.
Patient activation refers to the process of equipping patients with
the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage their own health.
4. If an Advanced Practice Nurse encounters a patient with a variant of
uncertain significance, what is the most appropriate action to take?
Ignore the variant and focus on other test results.
Provide education about the variant and discuss potential
implications for the patient's health.
Advise the patient to seek genetic counseling without further
discussion.
Assure the patient that the variant is harmless.
5. A patient's ability and confidence to manage their health and healthcare
describes what key term?
Patient Engagement
Self-advocacy
Patient Activation
Assertive Communication
6. If a patient has a family history of breast cancer and undergoes genetic risk
assessment, what potential outcomes could influence their cancer prevention
strategy?
An assurance that they will not develop cancer.
A recommendation for standard treatment without further assessment.
Identification of BRCA mutations leading to increased surveillance
or preventive surgery.
, A decision to avoid all medical interventions.
7. The term "LACE" stands for which of the following?
Liberation, accreditation, certification, and education
Licensure, accommodation, consensus, and education
Licensure, accreditation, certification, and education
Liberation, accommodation, consensus, and education
8. Which of the following best describes case management?
A system in which inpatient cases are reviewed by a utilization review
manager so reimbursement is maximized.
A multidisciplinary method and approach to client care.
A nursing care delivery model in which the case manager treats
each case on a continuum, for example, visiting the client
prehospital, intra-hospital, and post-discharge to insure quality
care.
A transport system for instrumentation transfer from the CPD to the
Operating Room.
9. What organization defined the ten domains of competencies that serve as the
framework for nursing practice?
NLN
AACN
ANA
AANP
, 10. Which of the following documents does the provider or facility need to
submit in order to receive reimbursement from an insurance company?
ABN
Explanation of benefits
CMS-1500
Medical consent form
11. What is a key difference in professional qualifications between a lay navigator
and an oncology nurse navigator?
An oncology nurse navigator has no formal nursing education.
A lay navigator has a medical degree.
A lay navigator is a licensed practical nurse.
An oncology nurse navigator is a registered nurse with specialized
training in oncology.
12. What term does the Institute of Medicine use to describe fairness in health
outcomes in cancer care?
Health justice
Health access
Health disparity
Health equity
13. What role do Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) play in care coordination for
cancer patients?
APNs facilitate care coordination among healthcare providers.
APNs are responsible for conducting all surgical procedures.
