ONS OCN PREP EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
1. A patient who reports nausea four days after receiving chemotherapy is experiencing
which type of chemotherapy-induced nausea?
Breakthrough
Acute
Delayed
Refractory
CORRECT ANSWER
Delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting starts at least 24 hours after
treatment and may last up to 5 days.
Question 2
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
CORRECT ANSWER
An absolute lymphocyte count of less than 600/mm3 is an unfavorable prognostic finding
for a patient with advanced Hodgkin lymphoma.
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,Question 3
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
CORRECT ANSWER
Patients who have marital issues in their relationships before a diagnosis of cancer will
be a greater risk for sexual difficulties.
Question 4
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
CORRECT ANSWER
Implanted ports have a lower risk of infection than tunneled central venous catheters.
Question 5
5. Administration of filgrastim maintains the dose intensity of a treatment regimen by
reducing the:
risk of cardiotoxicity.
need for leucovorin rescue.
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, occurrence of febrile neutropenia.
occurrence of nausea and vomiting
CORRECT ANSWER
Filgrastim is used to reduce the risk of febrile neutropenia.
Question 6
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.
CORRECT ANSWER
By being aware of their bowel habits, a patient will be able to better plan sexual
activities around expected bowel movements.
Question 7
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
CORRECT ANSWER
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
1. A patient who reports nausea four days after receiving chemotherapy is experiencing
which type of chemotherapy-induced nausea?
Breakthrough
Acute
Delayed
Refractory
CORRECT ANSWER
Delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting starts at least 24 hours after
treatment and may last up to 5 days.
Question 2
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
CORRECT ANSWER
An absolute lymphocyte count of less than 600/mm3 is an unfavorable prognostic finding
for a patient with advanced Hodgkin lymphoma.
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,Question 3
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
CORRECT ANSWER
Patients who have marital issues in their relationships before a diagnosis of cancer will
be a greater risk for sexual difficulties.
Question 4
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
CORRECT ANSWER
Implanted ports have a lower risk of infection than tunneled central venous catheters.
Question 5
5. Administration of filgrastim maintains the dose intensity of a treatment regimen by
reducing the:
risk of cardiotoxicity.
need for leucovorin rescue.
2
, occurrence of febrile neutropenia.
occurrence of nausea and vomiting
CORRECT ANSWER
Filgrastim is used to reduce the risk of febrile neutropenia.
Question 6
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.
CORRECT ANSWER
By being aware of their bowel habits, a patient will be able to better plan sexual
activities around expected bowel movements.
Question 7
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
CORRECT ANSWER
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