Oncology Nursing Exam 2026/2027 – Correct Verified
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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
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
1
, Oncology Nursing Exam 2026/2027 – Correct Verified
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Preparation (Graded A)
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.
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:
2
, Oncology Nursing Exam 2026/2027 – Correct Verified
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proximal esophagus.
Schatzki's ring.
cricoid cartilage.
abdominal esophagus.
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
Eliciting feedback about preferences and experiences
3
Answers | Aligned with Oncology Nursing Society
Standards with Rationales | OCN Certification
Preparation (Graded A)
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
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
1
, Oncology Nursing Exam 2026/2027 – Correct Verified
Answers | Aligned with Oncology Nursing Society
Standards with Rationales | OCN Certification
Preparation (Graded A)
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.
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:
2
, Oncology Nursing Exam 2026/2027 – Correct Verified
Answers | Aligned with Oncology Nursing Society
Standards with Rationales | OCN Certification
Preparation (Graded A)
proximal esophagus.
Schatzki's ring.
cricoid cartilage.
abdominal esophagus.
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
Eliciting feedback about preferences and experiences
3
