ONCC Exam Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct| New 2023/ 2024| Grade A

ONCC Exam Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct| New 2023/ 2024| Grade A QUESTION The four levels which differentiate the scope of oncology nursing practice in genetics and genomics includes which of the following? 1. Advanced practice oncology nurses 2. Advanced practice oncology with a subspecialty in genetics 3. General oncology nurses 4. All of the above Answer: 4. All of the above QUESTION One of the most common primary cancers with a high incidence of brain metastasis includes: 1. non-Hodgkin's lymphoma 2. thyroid cancer 3. melanoma 4. ovarian cancer Answer: 3. melanoma QUESTION Which patient is most likely to display a maladaptative response to a diagnosis of cancer? A patient who reports: feeling abandoned by God. fighting the disease for his children. focusing on living in the present moment. praying and attending daily worship services. Answer: feeling abandoned by God. Rationale: Negative religious coping (e.g., pleading for God's intervention, passively deferring decisions to God) is most predictive of a maladaptation to an illness. Reference: Bush, N.J., & Gorman, L.M. (Eds.). (2018). Psychosocial nursing care along the cancer continuum (3rd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society, pp. 156-157. QUESTION 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? Access to mammography screening Country from where the women have immigrated Histologic grade of the tumor Differences in the treatment protocols Answer: Access to mammography screening Rationale: Patients from other countries may have more significant barriers to obtaining recommended screenings and care, leading to diagnosis at later stages and decreased survival. Reference: Bush, N.J., & Gorman, L.M. (Eds.). (2018). Psychosocial nursing care along the cancer continuum (3rd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society, p. 95. QUESTION Which of the following patients with cancer is most likely to experience sexual dysfunction? A patient with a history of marital discord A young patient who is newly married A patient and partner who schedule time for sexual activity A female patient with hypotension Answer: A patient with a history of marital discord Rationale: Patients who have marital issues in their relationships before a diagnosis of cancer will be a greater risk for sexual difficulties. Reference: Bush, N.J., & Gorman, L.M. (Eds.). (2018). Psychosocial nursing care along the cancer continuum (3rd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society, pp. 212-213. QUESTION Which of the following is a common and preventable cause of anxiety for a patient with cancer? Uncontrolled pain Distressing memories Spiritual distress Sleep disburances Answer: Uncontrolled pain Rationale: Chronic anxiety and depression can be caused by chronic, poorly controlled pain. Reference: Bush, N.J., & Gorman, L.M. (Eds.). (2018). Psychosocial nursing care along the cancer continuum (3rd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society, p. 252. QUESTION Social learning theory is characterized by which of the following actions? Imitating other's activities Setting personal goals Creating mnemonics Collaborating to solve problems Answer: Imitating other's activities Rationale: Social learning theory indicates that learning takes place by watching and imitating others. Reference: Newton, S., Hickey, M., & Marrs, J. (2017). Mosby's oncology nursing advisor: A comprehensive guide to clinical practice (2nd ed.). St