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

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ONCC Tests (OCN Oncology Nursing ) 2026 A+ GRADE A
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RS (D1A6F) ms




QUESTION 1 ms




Term
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Definition



QUESTION 2 ms




A patient with cancer is considering entering a clinical trial that compares the current
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standard treatment with an investigational chemotherapeutic agent. This is an examp
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le of which phase of a clinical trial? 3 4 1 2
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3 Answer: Phase 3 clinical trials have a primary goal of establishing efficacy and comparing with the
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current standard. Reference: Eggert, J. (Ed.). (2017). Cancer basics (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncolo
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gy Nursing Society, p. 285(t).
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QUESTION 3 ms




What is the shortest phase of the cell cycle? Mitosis Gap 1 Synthesis Gap 2
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Mitosis Answer: Mitosis is the shortest phase of the cell's life cycle. Reference: Polovich, M., Olsen, M
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., & LeFebvre, K. (Eds.). (2014). Chemotherapy and biotherapy guidelines and recommendations for p
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ractice (4th ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society, p. 25.
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QUESTION 4 ms

, Oligodendroglial tumors originate from cells that maintain the function of the: myelin
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sheath. synovial fluid. lymph. plasma.
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myelin sheath. Answer: Oligodendrocytes are cells that develop and maintain the myelin sheath. Refe
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rence: Yarbro, C.H., Wujcik, D., & Gobel, B.H. (Eds.). (2018). Cancer nursing: Principles and practice (
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8th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett, p. 1368.
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QUESTION 5 ms




A squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is most likely to arise from the: proximal
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esophagus. Schatzki's ring. cricoid cartilage. abdominal esophagus.
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proximal esophagus. Answer: A squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is most likely to arise fro
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m the proximal esophagus. Reference: Yarbro, C.H., Wujcik, D., & Gobel, B.H. (Eds.). (2018). Cancer n
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ursing: Principles and practice (8th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett, p. 1538.
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QUESTION 6 ms




Which of the following techniques is most likely to support healthy communication pa
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tterns between the nurse and a patient? Eliciting feedback about preferences and expe
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riences Establishing significant physical distance between parties Providing objective a
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nd factual information about the treatment plan Limiting questions until after all infor
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mation is presented ms ms




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Eliciting feedback about preferences and experiences Answer: The nurse should obtain information f
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rom the patient about their understanding of concepts and their reactions in order to best promote
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open and honest communication. Reference: Newton, S., Hickey, M., & Marrs, J. (2017). Mosby's oncol
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ogy nursing advisor: A comprehensive guide to clinical practice (2nd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mo
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sby, p. 417(t).
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QUESTION 7 ms




Upon diagnosis of an invasive ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, the disease will
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most likely: demonstrate spread to the liver. display widespread fat necrosis. metasta
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size to the bone. remain confined to the primary site.
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demonstrate spread to the liver. Answer: Invasive ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas has often
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metastasized at the time of diagnosis. The most common site of metastasis is the liver. Reference: Y
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arbro, C.H., Wujcik, D., & Gobel, B.H. (Eds.). (2018). Cancer nursing: Principles and practice (8th ed.).
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Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett, p. 1856(f).
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