ONCC oncology nursing certification EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

EXAM

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ONCC Tests (OCN Care Continuum) 2026 A+ GRADE ASS
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QUESTION 1 vc




Which of the following is an advantage of an implanted vascular access device over a tun
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neled central venous catheter? Decreased risk of infection Short-
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term use Low cost of insertion Unlimited ability to access
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ANSWER

Decreased risk of infection Answer: Implanted ports have a lower risk of infection than tunneled central
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venous catheters. Reference: Camp-
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Sorrell, D., & Matey, L. (Eds.). (2017). Access device standards of practice for oncology nursing. Pittsburg
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h, PA: Oncology Nursing Society, p. 67.
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QUESTION 2 vc




The nurse teaches a patient that the purpose of a living will is to: establish the patient's
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desires for care prior to a life- vc vc vc vc vc vc



threatening illness. make final decisions regarding treatment until disease progression.
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acknowledge the risks and limitations of recommended therapies. appoint a surrogate to
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make medical decisions.
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ANSWER

establish the patient's desires for care prior to a life-
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threatening illness. Answer: Living wills are designed to determine the care that a patient is agreeable t
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o receive or not receive in the event of a terminal illness. Reference: Eggert, J. (Ed.). (2017). Cancer basi
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cs (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society, p. 655(t).
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QUESTION 3 vc




Within which timeframe will chemotherapy-
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induced alopecia normally begin after receiving a first treatment? 2 weeks 24 hours 1 m
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2 weeks Answer: Hair loss from chemotherapy usually begins two weeks after beginning treatment. Ref
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erence: Eggert, J. (Ed.). (2017). Cancer basics (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society, p. 360.
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QUESTION 4 vc




A patient with breast cancer who received cyclophospamide five years ago reports a new
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onset of bruising and fatigue. The nurse suspects: a secondary leukemia. liver failure. le
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ANSWER

a secondary leukemia. Answer: The risk of secondary leukemia increases with the use of alkylating agen
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ts. Reference: Polovich, M., Olsen, M., & LeFebvre, K. (Eds.). (2014). Chemotherapy and biotherapy guidel
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ines and recommendations for practice (4th ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society, p. 446(t).
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QUESTION 5 vc




A patient with ovarian cancer is most likely to be diagnosed with which of the following s
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econdary malignancies? Ocular melanoma Leiomyosarcoma Gastric carcinoma Hodgkin l
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ymphoma
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Ocular melanoma Answer: A patient with ovarian cancer is at risk for the development of a secondary
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melanoma of the eye. Reference: Yarbro, C.H., Wujcik, D., & Gobel, B.H. (Eds.). (2018). Cancer nursing: Pr
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inciples and practice (8th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett, p. 2036(t).
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QUESTION 6 vc




Which of the following risk factors will most significantly increase the risk of developing
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breast cancer? Mother diagnosed before age 60 Menopause occuring at age 54 First preg
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nancy at age 31 Menarche at age 13 vc vc vc vc vc vc vc




ANSWER

Mother diagnosed before age 60 Answer: Having a mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer befor
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e the age of 60 years has an associated relative risk of 2 to 4 times of those without this risk factor. Refe
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rence: Newton, S., Hickey, M., & Marrs, J. (2017). Mosby's oncology nursing advisor: A comprehensive gu
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ide to clinical practice (2nd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby, p. 4.
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QUESTION 7 vc




The nurse teaches a patient that the survivorship care plan is used to: provide clear dire
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ction for ongoing care and surveillance following treatment. provide instructions to the e
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mployer to make accomodations upon the return to work. take the place of discussions
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