ONCC PRACTICE TESTS (OCN - ONCOLOGY NURSING
PRACTICE) EXAM NEW LATEST VERSION WITH ALL
QUESTIONS FROM ACTUAL EXAM 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS AND RATIONALE
Oligodendroglial tumors originate from cells that maintain the function of the:
myelin sheath.
synovial fluid.
lymph.
plasma. - CORRECT ANSWERS-myelin sheath.
Answer: Oligodendrocytes are cells that develop and maintain the myelin sheath.
Reference: Yarbro, C.H., Wujcik, D., & Gobel, B.H. (Eds.). (2018). Cancer nursing: Principles and practice
(8th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett, p. 1368.
A squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is most likely to arise from the:
proximal esophagus.
Schatzki's ring.
cricoid cartilage.
abdominal esophagus. - CORRECT ANSWERS-proximal esophagus.
Answer: A squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is most likely to arise from the proximal
esophagus.
Reference: Yarbro, C.H., Wujcik, D., & Gobel, B.H. (Eds.). (2018). Cancer nursing: Principles and practice
(8th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett, p. 1538.
, Which of the following techniques is most likely to support healthy communication patterns between
the nurse and a patient?
Eliciting feedback about preferences and experiences
Establishing significant physical distance between
parties
Providing objective and factual information about the treatment plan
Limiting questions until after all information is presented - CORRECT ANSWERS-Eliciting
feedback about preferences and experiences
Answer: The nurse should obtain information from the patient about their understanding of concepts
and their reactions in order to best promote open and honest communication.
Reference: Newton, S., Hickey, M., & Marrs, J. (2017). Mosby's oncology nursing advisor: A
comprehensive guide to clinical practice (2nd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby, p. 417(t).
Upon diagnosis of an invasive ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, the disease will most likely:
demonstrate spread to the liver.
display widespread fat necrosis.
metastasize to the bone.
remain confined to the primary site. - CORRECT ANSWERS-demonstrate spread to the liver.
Answer: Invasive ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas has often metastasized at the time of diagnosis.
The most common site of metastasis is the liver.
Reference: Yarbro, C.H., Wujcik, D., & Gobel, B.H. (Eds.). (2018). Cancer nursing: Principles and practice
(8th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett, p. 1856(f).
PRACTICE) EXAM NEW LATEST VERSION WITH ALL
QUESTIONS FROM ACTUAL EXAM 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS AND RATIONALE
Oligodendroglial tumors originate from cells that maintain the function of the:
myelin sheath.
synovial fluid.
lymph.
plasma. - CORRECT ANSWERS-myelin sheath.
Answer: Oligodendrocytes are cells that develop and maintain the myelin sheath.
Reference: Yarbro, C.H., Wujcik, D., & Gobel, B.H. (Eds.). (2018). Cancer nursing: Principles and practice
(8th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett, p. 1368.
A squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is most likely to arise from the:
proximal esophagus.
Schatzki's ring.
cricoid cartilage.
abdominal esophagus. - CORRECT ANSWERS-proximal esophagus.
Answer: A squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is most likely to arise from the proximal
esophagus.
Reference: Yarbro, C.H., Wujcik, D., & Gobel, B.H. (Eds.). (2018). Cancer nursing: Principles and practice
(8th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett, p. 1538.
, Which of the following techniques is most likely to support healthy communication patterns between
the nurse and a patient?
Eliciting feedback about preferences and experiences
Establishing significant physical distance between
parties
Providing objective and factual information about the treatment plan
Limiting questions until after all information is presented - CORRECT ANSWERS-Eliciting
feedback about preferences and experiences
Answer: The nurse should obtain information from the patient about their understanding of concepts
and their reactions in order to best promote open and honest communication.
Reference: Newton, S., Hickey, M., & Marrs, J. (2017). Mosby's oncology nursing advisor: A
comprehensive guide to clinical practice (2nd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby, p. 417(t).
Upon diagnosis of an invasive ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, the disease will most likely:
demonstrate spread to the liver.
display widespread fat necrosis.
metastasize to the bone.
remain confined to the primary site. - CORRECT ANSWERS-demonstrate spread to the liver.
Answer: Invasive ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas has often metastasized at the time of diagnosis.
The most common site of metastasis is the liver.
Reference: Yarbro, C.H., Wujcik, D., & Gobel, B.H. (Eds.). (2018). Cancer nursing: Principles and practice
(8th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett, p. 1856(f).
