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AONN Certification Exam ACTUAL EXAM ALL
300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: Why was first patient navigation program developed in Harlem? - ANSWER-To
reduce the stage of disease and mortality of black patients
QUESTION: What does 20% coinsurance mean? - ANSWER-Pay 100% of deductible and then
20% of any remaining healthcare costs for care received
QUESTION: What does TNM refer to? - ANSWER-System used to stage and grade cancer
QUESTION: What is DRE? - ANSWER-Digital Rectal Exam to evaluate prostate size/abnorm.
QUESTION: What are some treatments for prostate cancer? - ANSWER-Radiation,
Prostatectomy, Orchiectomy
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QUESTION: What is role of non-licensed patient navigator? - ANSWER-Coach patients to use
their time effectively w/physician, help them find resources and advocate for patient rights
QUESTION: Highest Breast Cancer Incidence in... - ANSWER-White Women
QUESTION: Highest Breast Cancer Mortality in... - ANSWER-Black Women
QUESTION: What did American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) mandate
about navigation - ANSWER-2012 announcement: must implement patient navigation by
1/1/15 for CoC accreditation
Q; What are Cancer Costs by 2020 - ANSWER-$173 Billion
QUESTION: When was Affordable Care Act Passed - ANSWER-2010
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QUESTION: What is the Affordable Care Act - ANSWER-By 1/1/14 citizens must have health ins
or pay penalty
QUESTION: What is NCCN Distress Thermometer - ANSWER-Tool to identify barriers and issues
of distress
QUESTION: What is Mullan's Seasons of Survival Model - ANSWER-3 stages of survival - Acute,
Extended, Permanent
QUESTION: What is Bidimensional Orientation of NN Role - ANSWER-Patient-centered and
healthcare system-centered
QUESTION: What is the Freeman Model - ANSWER-Navigation model using community
members to help underserved and poor gain access to breast cancer screenings
QUESTION: What is Major Purpose of Navigation - ANSWER-Provide personal assistance in
eliminating barriers to care
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QUESTION: What is Belmont Report and Informed Consent - ANSWER-Informed Consent is an
example of the ethical principle Autonomy
QUESTION: When did ONS Implemented NN Role - ANSWER-2008
QUESTION: Lillie's Book When - ANSWER-2011
QUESTION: When was Patient Navigation Research Program Formed - ANSWER-2002
QUESTION: What is CoC Standard 3.1 - ANSWER-ID and address a new barrier each year
QUESTION: What is Palliative Care - ANSWER-Symptom Management, not hospice
QUESTION: What is #1 of wishes in dying patients? - ANSWER-Be Kept Clean (99% of patients)
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AONN Certification Exam ACTUAL EXAM ALL
300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: Why was first patient navigation program developed in Harlem? - ANSWER-To
reduce the stage of disease and mortality of black patients
QUESTION: What does 20% coinsurance mean? - ANSWER-Pay 100% of deductible and then
20% of any remaining healthcare costs for care received
QUESTION: What does TNM refer to? - ANSWER-System used to stage and grade cancer
QUESTION: What is DRE? - ANSWER-Digital Rectal Exam to evaluate prostate size/abnorm.
QUESTION: What are some treatments for prostate cancer? - ANSWER-Radiation,
Prostatectomy, Orchiectomy
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, Page 2 of 52
QUESTION: What is role of non-licensed patient navigator? - ANSWER-Coach patients to use
their time effectively w/physician, help them find resources and advocate for patient rights
QUESTION: Highest Breast Cancer Incidence in... - ANSWER-White Women
QUESTION: Highest Breast Cancer Mortality in... - ANSWER-Black Women
QUESTION: What did American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) mandate
about navigation - ANSWER-2012 announcement: must implement patient navigation by
1/1/15 for CoC accreditation
Q; What are Cancer Costs by 2020 - ANSWER-$173 Billion
QUESTION: When was Affordable Care Act Passed - ANSWER-2010
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QUESTION: What is the Affordable Care Act - ANSWER-By 1/1/14 citizens must have health ins
or pay penalty
QUESTION: What is NCCN Distress Thermometer - ANSWER-Tool to identify barriers and issues
of distress
QUESTION: What is Mullan's Seasons of Survival Model - ANSWER-3 stages of survival - Acute,
Extended, Permanent
QUESTION: What is Bidimensional Orientation of NN Role - ANSWER-Patient-centered and
healthcare system-centered
QUESTION: What is the Freeman Model - ANSWER-Navigation model using community
members to help underserved and poor gain access to breast cancer screenings
QUESTION: What is Major Purpose of Navigation - ANSWER-Provide personal assistance in
eliminating barriers to care
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QUESTION: What is Belmont Report and Informed Consent - ANSWER-Informed Consent is an
example of the ethical principle Autonomy
QUESTION: When did ONS Implemented NN Role - ANSWER-2008
QUESTION: Lillie's Book When - ANSWER-2011
QUESTION: When was Patient Navigation Research Program Formed - ANSWER-2002
QUESTION: What is CoC Standard 3.1 - ANSWER-ID and address a new barrier each year
QUESTION: What is Palliative Care - ANSWER-Symptom Management, not hospice
QUESTION: What is #1 of wishes in dying patients? - ANSWER-Be Kept Clean (99% of patients)
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