ONCC PRACTICE TESTS OCN CARE
CONTINUUM PRACTICE SCRIPT UPDATED
2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ The nurse teaches a patient that the purpose of a living will is to:
establish the patient's desires for care prior to a life-threatening illness.
make final decisions regarding treatment until disease progression.
acknowledge the risks and limitations of recommended therapies.
appoint a surrogate to make medical decisions. Answer: establish the
patient's desires for care prior to a life-threatening illness.
Answer: Living wills are designed to determine the care that a patient is
agreeable to receive or not receive in the event of a terminal illness.
Reference: Eggert, J. (Ed.). (2017). Cancer basics (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh,
PA: Oncology Nursing Society, p. 655(t).
⫸ Within which timeframe will chemotherapy-induced alopecia
normally begin after receiving a first treatment?
,2 weeks
24 hours
1 month
3 months Answer: 2 weeks
Answer: Hair loss from chemotherapy usually begins two weeks after
beginning treatment.
Reference: Eggert, J. (Ed.). (2017). Cancer basics (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh,
PA: Oncology Nursing Society, p. 360.
⫸ A patient with breast cancer who received cyclophospamide five
years ago reports a new onset of bruising and fatigue. The nurse
suspects:
a secondary leukemia.
liver failure.
leukoencephalopathy.
cardiomyopathy. Answer: a secondary leukemia.
Answer: The risk of secondary leukemia increases with the use of
alkylating agents.
, 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. 446(t).
⫸ A patient with a permanent colostomy expresses concern about
engaging in sexual intercourse. The nurse first recommends:
tracking bowel habits to best schedule sexual intercourse.
eating immediately before engaging in sexual intercourse.
having further discussions with a therapist prior to having sexual
intercourse.
replacing the ostomy appliance just before engaging in sexual
intercourse. Answer: tracking bowel habits to best schedule sexual
intercourse.
Answer: By being aware of their bowel habits, a patient will be able to
better plan sexual activities around expected bowel movements.
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. 349.
CONTINUUM PRACTICE SCRIPT UPDATED
2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ The nurse teaches a patient that the purpose of a living will is to:
establish the patient's desires for care prior to a life-threatening illness.
make final decisions regarding treatment until disease progression.
acknowledge the risks and limitations of recommended therapies.
appoint a surrogate to make medical decisions. Answer: establish the
patient's desires for care prior to a life-threatening illness.
Answer: Living wills are designed to determine the care that a patient is
agreeable to receive or not receive in the event of a terminal illness.
Reference: Eggert, J. (Ed.). (2017). Cancer basics (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh,
PA: Oncology Nursing Society, p. 655(t).
⫸ Within which timeframe will chemotherapy-induced alopecia
normally begin after receiving a first treatment?
,2 weeks
24 hours
1 month
3 months Answer: 2 weeks
Answer: Hair loss from chemotherapy usually begins two weeks after
beginning treatment.
Reference: Eggert, J. (Ed.). (2017). Cancer basics (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh,
PA: Oncology Nursing Society, p. 360.
⫸ A patient with breast cancer who received cyclophospamide five
years ago reports a new onset of bruising and fatigue. The nurse
suspects:
a secondary leukemia.
liver failure.
leukoencephalopathy.
cardiomyopathy. Answer: a secondary leukemia.
Answer: The risk of secondary leukemia increases with the use of
alkylating agents.
, 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. 446(t).
⫸ A patient with a permanent colostomy expresses concern about
engaging in sexual intercourse. The nurse first recommends:
tracking bowel habits to best schedule sexual intercourse.
eating immediately before engaging in sexual intercourse.
having further discussions with a therapist prior to having sexual
intercourse.
replacing the ostomy appliance just before engaging in sexual
intercourse. Answer: tracking bowel habits to best schedule sexual
intercourse.
Answer: By being aware of their bowel habits, a patient will be able to
better plan sexual activities around expected bowel movements.
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. 349.
