Oncology Nursing Exam V1 2026/2027 – Correct
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(Graded A)
Which risk factor is most significant for developing cancer?
a) advancing age
b) smoking tobacco
c) drinking alcohol
d) fam h/o cancer
a (advancing age)
Which demonstrates the nurse's correct understanding of neutropenic precautions?
a) moving client to semi-private room
b) encouraging fam to visit often
c) having room dusted/cleaned frequently
d) encouraging fam members to bring fresh flowers
c (clean/dust frequently)
For the client receiving external radiation therapy, which nursing diagnosis is the highest
priority?
a) altered oral mucuous membrane
b) pain
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, Oncology Nursing Exam V1 2026/2027 – Correct
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(Graded A)
c) self-care deficit
d) risk for impaired skin integrity
d (impaired skin integrity)
The client diagnosed with terminal cancer blames the medical staff for not operating soon
enough. Which stage of the grieving process is the client most likely in?
a) denial
b) anger
c) guilt
d) depression
b (anger)
Which assessment measure is indicated for the client receiving radiation therapy for Hodgkin's
lymphoma?
a) careful observation of skin
b) assessment of DTR's
c) measurement of BP & P
d) palpation of lymph nodes
a (careful observation of skin due to side effects of radiation therapy)
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, Oncology Nursing Exam V1 2026/2027 – Correct
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(Graded A)
Which is the most life-threatening side effect of chemotherapy?
a) alopecia
b) bone marrow suppression
c) vomiting
d) mucositis
b (bone marrow suppression - results in decreased leukocytes, erythrocytes, and platelets)
The client with terminal cancer says to the nurse, "I just want to make it to my daughter's
wedding. If I can just make it to that, then I will be ready to die." The nurse expects the client to
be in which stage of the grief process?
a) anger
b) denial
c) bargaining
d) acceptance
c (bargaining - making a deal, usually in regards to more time)
What are the most common side effects of external radiation therapy?
-skin reactions/irritations
-fatigue
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, Oncology Nursing Exam V1 2026/2027 – Correct
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(Graded A)
-nausea
-anorexia
After two weeks of chemotherapy, the client's WBCs are down to 2,000. This is most likely do to
which factor?
a) weight loss
b) polycythemia
c) bone marrow depression
d) infection
c (bone marrow depression)
For which reason is chemotherapy given to clients diagnosed with leukemia?
a) to treat the infections caused by leukemia
b) to prevent further development of leukemia
c) to destroy the fastest growing cells in the body
d) to treat the problems caused by leukemia
c (to destroy the fastest growing cells in the body --> to allow the stem cells to produce the
correct number & type of cells in the bone marrow)
Which cells/tissues have the ability to divide throughout a person's lifespan?
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(Graded A)
Which risk factor is most significant for developing cancer?
a) advancing age
b) smoking tobacco
c) drinking alcohol
d) fam h/o cancer
a (advancing age)
Which demonstrates the nurse's correct understanding of neutropenic precautions?
a) moving client to semi-private room
b) encouraging fam to visit often
c) having room dusted/cleaned frequently
d) encouraging fam members to bring fresh flowers
c (clean/dust frequently)
For the client receiving external radiation therapy, which nursing diagnosis is the highest
priority?
a) altered oral mucuous membrane
b) pain
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, Oncology Nursing Exam V1 2026/2027 – Correct
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(Graded A)
c) self-care deficit
d) risk for impaired skin integrity
d (impaired skin integrity)
The client diagnosed with terminal cancer blames the medical staff for not operating soon
enough. Which stage of the grieving process is the client most likely in?
a) denial
b) anger
c) guilt
d) depression
b (anger)
Which assessment measure is indicated for the client receiving radiation therapy for Hodgkin's
lymphoma?
a) careful observation of skin
b) assessment of DTR's
c) measurement of BP & P
d) palpation of lymph nodes
a (careful observation of skin due to side effects of radiation therapy)
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, Oncology Nursing Exam V1 2026/2027 – Correct
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Society Standards | OCN Certification Preparation
(Graded A)
Which is the most life-threatening side effect of chemotherapy?
a) alopecia
b) bone marrow suppression
c) vomiting
d) mucositis
b (bone marrow suppression - results in decreased leukocytes, erythrocytes, and platelets)
The client with terminal cancer says to the nurse, "I just want to make it to my daughter's
wedding. If I can just make it to that, then I will be ready to die." The nurse expects the client to
be in which stage of the grief process?
a) anger
b) denial
c) bargaining
d) acceptance
c (bargaining - making a deal, usually in regards to more time)
What are the most common side effects of external radiation therapy?
-skin reactions/irritations
-fatigue
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, Oncology Nursing Exam V1 2026/2027 – Correct
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Society Standards | OCN Certification Preparation
(Graded A)
-nausea
-anorexia
After two weeks of chemotherapy, the client's WBCs are down to 2,000. This is most likely do to
which factor?
a) weight loss
b) polycythemia
c) bone marrow depression
d) infection
c (bone marrow depression)
For which reason is chemotherapy given to clients diagnosed with leukemia?
a) to treat the infections caused by leukemia
b) to prevent further development of leukemia
c) to destroy the fastest growing cells in the body
d) to treat the problems caused by leukemia
c (to destroy the fastest growing cells in the body --> to allow the stem cells to produce the
correct number & type of cells in the bone marrow)
Which cells/tissues have the ability to divide throughout a person's lifespan?
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