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

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ONCC Tests (OCN Care Continuum) 2026 A+ GRADE AS
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QUESTION 1 ms




Which of the following is an advantage of an implanted vascular access device over a t
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unneled 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 cen
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tral venous catheters. Reference: Camp-
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Sorrell, D., & Matey, L. (Eds.). (2017). Access device standards of practice for oncology nursing. Pitts
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burgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society, p. 67.
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QUESTION 2 ms




The nurse teaches a patient that the purpose of a living will is to: establish the patien
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t's desires for care prior to a life-
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threatening illness. make final decisions regarding treatment until disease progression
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. acknowledge the risks and limitations of recommended therapies. appoint a surrogat
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e to 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 agreeab
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le to receive or not receive in the event of a terminal illness. Reference: Eggert, J. (Ed.). (2017). Can
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cer basics (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society, p. 655(t).
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QUESTION 3 ms




Within which timeframe will chemotherapy-
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induced alopecia normally begin after receiving a first treatment? 2 weeks 24 hours 1
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month 3 months
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, ANSWER

2 weeks Answer: Hair loss from chemotherapy usually begins two weeks after beginning treatment.
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Reference: Eggert, J. (Ed.). (2017). Cancer basics (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society,
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p. 360.
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QUESTION 4 ms




A patient with breast cancer who received cyclophospamide five years ago reports a n
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ew onset of bruising and fatigue. The nurse suspects: a secondary leukemia. liver failu
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re. leukoencephalopathy. cardiomyopathy.
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a secondary leukemia. Answer: The risk of secondary leukemia increases with the use of alkylating a
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gents. Reference: Polovich, M., Olsen, M., & LeFebvre, K. (Eds.). (2014). Chemotherapy and biotherapy
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guidelines and recommendations for practice (4th ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society, p.
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446(t).



QUESTION 5 ms




A patient with ovarian cancer is most likely to be diagnosed with which of the followi
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ng secondary malignancies? Ocular melanoma Leiomyosarcoma Gastric carcinoma Hod
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gkin lymphoma ms




ANSWER

Ocular melanoma Answer: A patient with ovarian cancer is at risk for the development of a seconda
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ry melanoma of the eye. Reference: Yarbro, C.H., Wujcik, D., & Gobel, B.H. (Eds.). (2018). Cancer nurs
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ing: Principles and practice (8th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett, p. 2036(t).
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QUESTION 6 ms




Which of the following risk factors will most significantly increase the risk of developi
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ng breast cancer? Mother diagnosed before age 60 Menopause occuring at age 54 First
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pregnancy at age 31 Menarche at age 13
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ANSWER

Mother diagnosed before age 60 Answer: Having a mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer b
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efore the age of 60 years has an associated relative risk of 2 to 4 times of those without this risk fa
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ctor. Reference: Newton, S., Hickey, M., & Marrs, J. (2017). Mosby's oncology nursing advisor: A com
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prehensive guide to clinical practice (2nd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby, p. 4.
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QUESTION 7 ms




The nurse teaches a patient that the survivorship care plan is used to: provide clear d
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irection for ongoing care and surveillance following treatment. provide instructions to
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