ONCC Practice Tests (OCN - Oncology
Nursing Practice)
A patient with cancer is considering entering a clinical trial that compares the current standard
treatment with an investigational chemotherapeutic agent. This is an example of which phase of
a clinical trial?
3
4
1
2 Ans: 3
Answer: Phase 3 clinical trials have a primary goal of establishing efficacy and comparing with
the current standard.
Reference: Eggert, J. (Ed.). (2017). Cancer basics (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing
Society, p. 285(t).
What is the shortest phase of the cell cycle?
Mitosis
Gap 1
Synthesis
Gap 2 Ans: Mitosis
Answer: Mitosis is the shortest phase of the cell's life cycle.
Reference: Polovich, M., Olsen, M., & LeFebvre, K. (Eds.). (2014). Chemotherapy and
biotherapy guidelines and recommendations for practice (4th ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology
Nursing Society, p. 25.
Oligodendroglial tumors originate from cells that maintain the function of the:
myelin sheath.
synovial fluid.
lymph.
plasma. Ans: myelin sheath.
Answer: Oligodendrocytes are cells that develop and maintain the myelin sheath.
Reference: Yarbro, C.H., Wujcik, D., & Gobel, B.H. (Eds.). (2018). Cancer nursing: Principles
and practice (8th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett, p. 1368.
, A squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is most likely to arise from the:
proximal esophagus.
Schatzki's ring.
cricoid cartilage.
abdominal esophagus. Ans: proximal esophagus.
Answer: A squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is most likely to arise from the proximal
esophagus.
Reference: Yarbro, C.H., Wujcik, D., & Gobel, B.H. (Eds.). (2018). Cancer nursing: Principles
and practice (8th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett, p. 1538.
Which of the following techniques is most likely to support healthy communication patterns
between the nurse and a patient?
Eliciting feedback about preferences and experiences
Establishing significant physical distance between
parties
Providing objective and factual information about the treatment plan
Limiting questions until after all information is presented Ans: Eliciting feedback about
preferences and experiences
Answer: The nurse should obtain information from the patient about their understanding of
concepts and their reactions in order to best promote open and honest communication.
Reference: Newton, S., Hickey, M., & Marrs, J. (2017). Mosby's oncology nursing advisor: A
comprehensive guide to clinical practice (2nd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby, p. 417(t).
Upon diagnosis of an invasive ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, the disease will most
likely:
demonstrate spread to the liver.
display widespread fat necrosis.
metastasize to the bone.
remain confined to the primary site. Ans: demonstrate spread to the liver.
Answer: Invasive ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas has often metastasized at the time of
diagnosis. The most common site of metastasis is the liver.
Reference: Yarbro, C.H., Wujcik, D., & Gobel, B.H. (Eds.). (2018). Cancer nursing: Principles
and practice (8th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett, p. 1856(f).
Nursing Practice)
A patient with cancer is considering entering a clinical trial that compares the current standard
treatment with an investigational chemotherapeutic agent. This is an example of which phase of
a clinical trial?
3
4
1
2 Ans: 3
Answer: Phase 3 clinical trials have a primary goal of establishing efficacy and comparing with
the current standard.
Reference: Eggert, J. (Ed.). (2017). Cancer basics (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing
Society, p. 285(t).
What is the shortest phase of the cell cycle?
Mitosis
Gap 1
Synthesis
Gap 2 Ans: Mitosis
Answer: Mitosis is the shortest phase of the cell's life cycle.
Reference: Polovich, M., Olsen, M., & LeFebvre, K. (Eds.). (2014). Chemotherapy and
biotherapy guidelines and recommendations for practice (4th ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology
Nursing Society, p. 25.
Oligodendroglial tumors originate from cells that maintain the function of the:
myelin sheath.
synovial fluid.
lymph.
plasma. Ans: myelin sheath.
Answer: Oligodendrocytes are cells that develop and maintain the myelin sheath.
Reference: Yarbro, C.H., Wujcik, D., & Gobel, B.H. (Eds.). (2018). Cancer nursing: Principles
and practice (8th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett, p. 1368.
, A squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is most likely to arise from the:
proximal esophagus.
Schatzki's ring.
cricoid cartilage.
abdominal esophagus. Ans: proximal esophagus.
Answer: A squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is most likely to arise from the proximal
esophagus.
Reference: Yarbro, C.H., Wujcik, D., & Gobel, B.H. (Eds.). (2018). Cancer nursing: Principles
and practice (8th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett, p. 1538.
Which of the following techniques is most likely to support healthy communication patterns
between the nurse and a patient?
Eliciting feedback about preferences and experiences
Establishing significant physical distance between
parties
Providing objective and factual information about the treatment plan
Limiting questions until after all information is presented Ans: Eliciting feedback about
preferences and experiences
Answer: The nurse should obtain information from the patient about their understanding of
concepts and their reactions in order to best promote open and honest communication.
Reference: Newton, S., Hickey, M., & Marrs, J. (2017). Mosby's oncology nursing advisor: A
comprehensive guide to clinical practice (2nd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby, p. 417(t).
Upon diagnosis of an invasive ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, the disease will most
likely:
demonstrate spread to the liver.
display widespread fat necrosis.
metastasize to the bone.
remain confined to the primary site. Ans: demonstrate spread to the liver.
Answer: Invasive ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas has often metastasized at the time of
diagnosis. The most common site of metastasis is the liver.
Reference: Yarbro, C.H., Wujcik, D., & Gobel, B.H. (Eds.). (2018). Cancer nursing: Principles
and practice (8th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett, p. 1856(f).
