OCN PRACTICE TEST A 50 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting starts at least 24 hours after
treatment and may last up to 5 days. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. A patient who reports
nausea four days after receiving chemotherapy is experiencing which type of
chemotherapy-induced nausea?
Breakthrough
Acute
Delayed
Refractory
An absolute lymphocyte count of less than 600/mm3 is an unfavorable prognostic
finding for a patient with advanced Hodgkin lymphoma. - CORRECT ANSWER 2. A
patient newly diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma is determined to have an
unfavorable prognosis through which of the following clinical findings?
Hemoglobin 11 g/dL
Absolute lymphocyte count 400/mm3
Presence of A symptoms
Involvement of two lymph nodes
Patients who have marital issues in their relationships before a diagnosis of cancer
will be a greater risk for sexual difficulties. - CORRECT ANSWER 3. Which of the
following patients with cancer is most likely to experience sexual dysfunction?
A patient and partner who schedule time for sexual activity
A female patient with hypotension
A young patient who is newly married
,A patient with a history of marital discord
Implanted ports have a lower risk of infection than tunneled central venous
catheters. - CORRECT ANSWER 4. Which of the following is an advantage of an
implanted vascular access device over a tunneled central venous catheter?
Unlimited ability to access
Low cost of insertion
Decreased risk of infection
Short-term use
Filgrastim is used to reduce the risk of febrile neutropenia. - CORRECT ANSWER 5.
Administration of filgrastim maintains the dose intensity of a treatment regimen
by reducing the:
risk of cardiotoxicity.
need for leucovorin rescue.
occurrence of febrile neutropenia.
occurrence of nausea and vomiting
By being aware of their bowel habits, a patient will be able to better plan sexual
activities around expected bowel movements. - CORRECT ANSWER 6. A patient
with a permanent colostomy expresses concern about engaging in sexual
intercourse. The nurse first recommends:
eating immediately before engaging in sexual intercourse.
replacing the ostomy appliance just before engaging in sexual intercourse.
tracking bowel habits to best schedule sexual intercourse.
, having further discussions with a therapist prior to having sexual intercourse.
Patients from other countries may have more significant barriers to obtaining
recommended screenings and care, leading to diagnosis at later stages and
decreased survival. - CORRECT ANSWER 7. Which of the following has been
attributed to foreign-born women with breast cancer having a lower survival rate
than women with breast cancer who were born in the United States?
Country from where the women have immigrated
Histologic grade of the tumor
Access to mammography screening
Differences in the treatment protocols
Tumor lysis syndrome is a massive, sudden release of cellular contents in to the
bloodstream resulting in elevated uric acid levels. - CORRECT ANSWER 8. Which of
the following is released into the bloodstream in the event of tumor lysis
syndrome?
Magnesium
Sodium
Uric acid
Calcium
The first step the nurse should take when an extravasation occurs is stopping the
infusion. - CORRECT ANSWER 9. When a suspected extravasation occurs during
the administration of a vesicant, the nurse must first:
notify the healthcare provider.
aspirate the remaining vesicant from the IV tubing.
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting starts at least 24 hours after
treatment and may last up to 5 days. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. A patient who reports
nausea four days after receiving chemotherapy is experiencing which type of
chemotherapy-induced nausea?
Breakthrough
Acute
Delayed
Refractory
An absolute lymphocyte count of less than 600/mm3 is an unfavorable prognostic
finding for a patient with advanced Hodgkin lymphoma. - CORRECT ANSWER 2. A
patient newly diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma is determined to have an
unfavorable prognosis through which of the following clinical findings?
Hemoglobin 11 g/dL
Absolute lymphocyte count 400/mm3
Presence of A symptoms
Involvement of two lymph nodes
Patients who have marital issues in their relationships before a diagnosis of cancer
will be a greater risk for sexual difficulties. - CORRECT ANSWER 3. Which of the
following patients with cancer is most likely to experience sexual dysfunction?
A patient and partner who schedule time for sexual activity
A female patient with hypotension
A young patient who is newly married
,A patient with a history of marital discord
Implanted ports have a lower risk of infection than tunneled central venous
catheters. - CORRECT ANSWER 4. Which of the following is an advantage of an
implanted vascular access device over a tunneled central venous catheter?
Unlimited ability to access
Low cost of insertion
Decreased risk of infection
Short-term use
Filgrastim is used to reduce the risk of febrile neutropenia. - CORRECT ANSWER 5.
Administration of filgrastim maintains the dose intensity of a treatment regimen
by reducing the:
risk of cardiotoxicity.
need for leucovorin rescue.
occurrence of febrile neutropenia.
occurrence of nausea and vomiting
By being aware of their bowel habits, a patient will be able to better plan sexual
activities around expected bowel movements. - CORRECT ANSWER 6. A patient
with a permanent colostomy expresses concern about engaging in sexual
intercourse. The nurse first recommends:
eating immediately before engaging in sexual intercourse.
replacing the ostomy appliance just before engaging in sexual intercourse.
tracking bowel habits to best schedule sexual intercourse.
, having further discussions with a therapist prior to having sexual intercourse.
Patients from other countries may have more significant barriers to obtaining
recommended screenings and care, leading to diagnosis at later stages and
decreased survival. - CORRECT ANSWER 7. Which of the following has been
attributed to foreign-born women with breast cancer having a lower survival rate
than women with breast cancer who were born in the United States?
Country from where the women have immigrated
Histologic grade of the tumor
Access to mammography screening
Differences in the treatment protocols
Tumor lysis syndrome is a massive, sudden release of cellular contents in to the
bloodstream resulting in elevated uric acid levels. - CORRECT ANSWER 8. Which of
the following is released into the bloodstream in the event of tumor lysis
syndrome?
Magnesium
Sodium
Uric acid
Calcium
The first step the nurse should take when an extravasation occurs is stopping the
infusion. - CORRECT ANSWER 9. When a suspected extravasation occurs during
the administration of a vesicant, the nurse must first:
notify the healthcare provider.
aspirate the remaining vesicant from the IV tubing.
