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Core Curriculum for Oncology
Nursing Test Bank
Reference: 7th Edition
Chapters
1. Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health 17. Infection-Related Cancers
Promotion
18. Leukemia
2. Screening and Early Detection
19. Lung Cancer
3. Survivorship
20. Lymphoma
4. Palliative and End-of-Life Care
21. Multiple Myeloma
5. Nurse Navigation Across the Cancer
Continuum 22. Myelofibrosis
6. Communication and Shared Decision- 23. Neurologic System Cancers
Making
24. Reproductive System Cancers
7. Carcinogenesis
25. Skin Cancer
8. Immunology
26. Surgery
9. Precision Medicine
27. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
10. Genetics and Cancer and CAR T-Cell Therapy
11. Research Protocols and Clinical Trials 28. Radiation Therapy
12. Bone and Soft Tissue Cancers 29. Chemotherapy, Hormonal Therapy, and
Oral Adherence
13. Breast Cancer
30. Biotherapies: Targeted Therapies and
14. Gastrointestinal Cancers Immunotherapies
15. Genitourinary Cancers 31. Support Therapies and Access Devices
16. Head and Neck Cancers 32. Pharmacologic Interventions
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33. Complementary and Integrative 48. Metabolic Emergencies
Modalities
49. Structural Emergencies
34. Cardiovascular Symptoms
50. Body Image Considerations
35. Cognitive Symptoms
51. Caregiver Burden
36. Endocrine Symptoms
52. Social Determinants of Health and
37. Fatigue Financial Toxicity
38. Gastrointestinal Symptoms 53. Cultural and Spiritual Care
39. Genitourinary Symptoms 54. Psychosocial Disturbances and Coping
40. Hematologic and Immune Symptoms 55. Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunction
41. Integumentary Symptoms 56. Standards of Practice and Professional
Performance
42. Musculoskeletal Symptoms
57. Evidence-Based Practice
43. Neurological Symptoms
58. Principles of Education and Learning
44. Nutritional Issues
59. Legal Issues
45. Pain
60. Ethical Issues
46. Respiratory Symptoms
61. Professional Issues
47. Sleep Disturbances
62. Compassion Fatigue
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Chapter 1: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion
Question 1. A nurse is caring for a patient whose current plan centers on risk
reduction counseling in the setting of Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health
Promotion. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
A. Delay intervention until the next routine review because risk reduction
counseling can be revisited later.
B. Rely only on general advice without linking education to the patient's risks
around risk reduction counseling.
C. Coordinate timely follow-up so unresolved issues affecting risk reduction
counseling are not delayed.
D. Focus on documentation alone before addressing active concerns affecting risk
reduction counseling.
✅ Correct Answer: C. Coordinate timely follow-up so unresolved issues
affecting risk reduction counseling are not delayed.
Rationale: This option reflects sound clinical judgment because early, tailored
nursing action improves risk reduction counseling outcomes in epidemiology,
prevention, and health promotion. The correct option requires focused assessment,
individualized teaching, or prompt coordination before the issue progresses. The
other options are less appropriate because they delay action, rely on nonspecific
guidance, or fail to connect care to the patient's immediate oncology risks.
DIF: Hard
TOP: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion / Risk Reduction
Counseling
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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Question 2. During an outpatient visit focused on Epidemiology, Prevention, and
Health Promotion, which finding related to modifiable risk factors requires the
most immediate nursing follow-up?
A. Delay intervention until the next routine review because modifiable risk factors
can be revisited later.
B. Rely only on general advice without linking education to the patient's risks
around modifiable risk factors.
C. Focus on documentation alone before addressing active concerns affecting
modifiable risk factors.
D. Use patient-centered communication to match the plan of care to goals
connected with modifiable risk factors.
✅ Correct Answer: D. Use patient-centered communication to match the plan
of care to goals connected with modifiable risk factors.
Rationale: This is the best choice because early, tailored nursing action improves
modifiable risk factors outcomes in epidemiology, prevention, and health
promotion. The correct option requires focused assessment, individualized
teaching, or prompt coordination before the issue progresses. The other options are
less appropriate because they delay action, rely on nonspecific guidance, or fail to
connect care to the patient's immediate oncology risks.
DIF: Easy
TOP: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion / Modifiable Risk Factors
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Psychosocial Integrity
Question 3. When teaching a patient about population disparities during treatment
for Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion, which statement by the nurse
is most appropriate?
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A. Monitor for early complications and escalate promptly when changes suggest
deterioration in population disparities.
B. Delay intervention until the next routine review because population disparities
can be revisited later.
C. Rely only on general advice without linking education to the patient's risks
around population disparities.
D. Focus on documentation alone before addressing active concerns affecting
population disparities.
✅ Correct Answer: A. Monitor for early complications and escalate promptly
when changes suggest deterioration in population disparities.
Rationale: This response is most appropriate because early, tailored nursing action
improves population disparities outcomes in epidemiology, prevention, and health
promotion. The correct option requires focused assessment, individualized
teaching, or prompt coordination before the issue progresses. The other options are
less appropriate because they delay action, rely on nonspecific guidance, or fail to
connect care to the patient's immediate oncology risks.
DIF: Moderate
TOP: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion / Population Disparities
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and
Comfort
Question 4. The oncology nurse is reviewing the plan of care for Epidemiology,
Prevention, and Health Promotion. Which action best demonstrates sound
management of vaccination and prevention?
A. Delay intervention until the next routine review because vaccination and
prevention can be revisited later.
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B. Perform a focused assessment and act on the highest-risk finding related to
vaccination and prevention.
C. Rely only on general advice without linking education to the patient's risks
around vaccination and prevention.
D. Focus on documentation alone before addressing active concerns affecting
vaccination and prevention.
✅ Correct Answer: B. Perform a focused assessment and act on the highest-
risk finding related to vaccination and prevention.
Rationale: The priority action is correct because early, tailored nursing action
improves vaccination and prevention outcomes in epidemiology, prevention, and
health promotion. The correct option requires focused assessment, individualized
teaching, or prompt coordination before the issue progresses. The other options are
less appropriate because they delay action, rely on nonspecific guidance, or fail to
connect care to the patient's immediate oncology risks.
DIF: Hard
TOP: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion / Vaccination And
Prevention
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological
and Parenteral Therapies
Question 5. A patient asks why the team is emphasizing health promotion follow-
up while managing Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion. Which
response is the best explanation?
A. Delay intervention until the next routine review because health promotion
follow-up can be revisited later.
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B. Rely only on general advice without linking education to the patient's risks
around health promotion follow-up.
C. Teach the patient the specific warning signs and self-management steps
associated with health promotion follow-up.
D. Focus on documentation alone before addressing active concerns affecting
health promotion follow-up.
✅ Correct Answer: C. Teach the patient the specific warning signs and self-
management steps associated with health promotion follow-up.
Rationale: This intervention best supports safe oncology nursing care because early,
tailored nursing action improves health promotion follow-up outcomes in
epidemiology, prevention, and health promotion. The correct option requires
focused assessment, individualized teaching, or prompt coordination before the
issue progresses. The other options are less appropriate because they delay action,
rely on nonspecific guidance, or fail to connect care to the patient's immediate
oncology risks.
DIF: Easy
TOP: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion / Health Promotion
Follow-Up
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
Potential
Question 6. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to prioritize when
addressing risk reduction counseling in a patient with Epidemiology, Prevention,
and Health Promotion?
A. Delay intervention until the next routine review because risk reduction
counseling can be revisited later.
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Core Curriculum for Oncology
Nursing Test Bank
Reference: 7th Edition
Chapters
1. Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health 17. Infection-Related Cancers
Promotion
18. Leukemia
2. Screening and Early Detection
19. Lung Cancer
3. Survivorship
20. Lymphoma
4. Palliative and End-of-Life Care
21. Multiple Myeloma
5. Nurse Navigation Across the Cancer
Continuum 22. Myelofibrosis
6. Communication and Shared Decision- 23. Neurologic System Cancers
Making
24. Reproductive System Cancers
7. Carcinogenesis
25. Skin Cancer
8. Immunology
26. Surgery
9. Precision Medicine
27. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
10. Genetics and Cancer and CAR T-Cell Therapy
11. Research Protocols and Clinical Trials 28. Radiation Therapy
12. Bone and Soft Tissue Cancers 29. Chemotherapy, Hormonal Therapy, and
Oral Adherence
13. Breast Cancer
30. Biotherapies: Targeted Therapies and
14. Gastrointestinal Cancers Immunotherapies
15. Genitourinary Cancers 31. Support Therapies and Access Devices
16. Head and Neck Cancers 32. Pharmacologic Interventions
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33. Complementary and Integrative 48. Metabolic Emergencies
Modalities
49. Structural Emergencies
34. Cardiovascular Symptoms
50. Body Image Considerations
35. Cognitive Symptoms
51. Caregiver Burden
36. Endocrine Symptoms
52. Social Determinants of Health and
37. Fatigue Financial Toxicity
38. Gastrointestinal Symptoms 53. Cultural and Spiritual Care
39. Genitourinary Symptoms 54. Psychosocial Disturbances and Coping
40. Hematologic and Immune Symptoms 55. Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunction
41. Integumentary Symptoms 56. Standards of Practice and Professional
Performance
42. Musculoskeletal Symptoms
57. Evidence-Based Practice
43. Neurological Symptoms
58. Principles of Education and Learning
44. Nutritional Issues
59. Legal Issues
45. Pain
60. Ethical Issues
46. Respiratory Symptoms
61. Professional Issues
47. Sleep Disturbances
62. Compassion Fatigue
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Chapter 1: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion
Question 1. A nurse is caring for a patient whose current plan centers on risk
reduction counseling in the setting of Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health
Promotion. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
A. Delay intervention until the next routine review because risk reduction
counseling can be revisited later.
B. Rely only on general advice without linking education to the patient's risks
around risk reduction counseling.
C. Coordinate timely follow-up so unresolved issues affecting risk reduction
counseling are not delayed.
D. Focus on documentation alone before addressing active concerns affecting risk
reduction counseling.
✅ Correct Answer: C. Coordinate timely follow-up so unresolved issues
affecting risk reduction counseling are not delayed.
Rationale: This option reflects sound clinical judgment because early, tailored
nursing action improves risk reduction counseling outcomes in epidemiology,
prevention, and health promotion. The correct option requires focused assessment,
individualized teaching, or prompt coordination before the issue progresses. The
other options are less appropriate because they delay action, rely on nonspecific
guidance, or fail to connect care to the patient's immediate oncology risks.
DIF: Hard
TOP: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion / Risk Reduction
Counseling
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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Question 2. During an outpatient visit focused on Epidemiology, Prevention, and
Health Promotion, which finding related to modifiable risk factors requires the
most immediate nursing follow-up?
A. Delay intervention until the next routine review because modifiable risk factors
can be revisited later.
B. Rely only on general advice without linking education to the patient's risks
around modifiable risk factors.
C. Focus on documentation alone before addressing active concerns affecting
modifiable risk factors.
D. Use patient-centered communication to match the plan of care to goals
connected with modifiable risk factors.
✅ Correct Answer: D. Use patient-centered communication to match the plan
of care to goals connected with modifiable risk factors.
Rationale: This is the best choice because early, tailored nursing action improves
modifiable risk factors outcomes in epidemiology, prevention, and health
promotion. The correct option requires focused assessment, individualized
teaching, or prompt coordination before the issue progresses. The other options are
less appropriate because they delay action, rely on nonspecific guidance, or fail to
connect care to the patient's immediate oncology risks.
DIF: Easy
TOP: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion / Modifiable Risk Factors
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Psychosocial Integrity
Question 3. When teaching a patient about population disparities during treatment
for Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion, which statement by the nurse
is most appropriate?
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A. Monitor for early complications and escalate promptly when changes suggest
deterioration in population disparities.
B. Delay intervention until the next routine review because population disparities
can be revisited later.
C. Rely only on general advice without linking education to the patient's risks
around population disparities.
D. Focus on documentation alone before addressing active concerns affecting
population disparities.
✅ Correct Answer: A. Monitor for early complications and escalate promptly
when changes suggest deterioration in population disparities.
Rationale: This response is most appropriate because early, tailored nursing action
improves population disparities outcomes in epidemiology, prevention, and health
promotion. The correct option requires focused assessment, individualized
teaching, or prompt coordination before the issue progresses. The other options are
less appropriate because they delay action, rely on nonspecific guidance, or fail to
connect care to the patient's immediate oncology risks.
DIF: Moderate
TOP: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion / Population Disparities
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and
Comfort
Question 4. The oncology nurse is reviewing the plan of care for Epidemiology,
Prevention, and Health Promotion. Which action best demonstrates sound
management of vaccination and prevention?
A. Delay intervention until the next routine review because vaccination and
prevention can be revisited later.
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B. Perform a focused assessment and act on the highest-risk finding related to
vaccination and prevention.
C. Rely only on general advice without linking education to the patient's risks
around vaccination and prevention.
D. Focus on documentation alone before addressing active concerns affecting
vaccination and prevention.
✅ Correct Answer: B. Perform a focused assessment and act on the highest-
risk finding related to vaccination and prevention.
Rationale: The priority action is correct because early, tailored nursing action
improves vaccination and prevention outcomes in epidemiology, prevention, and
health promotion. The correct option requires focused assessment, individualized
teaching, or prompt coordination before the issue progresses. The other options are
less appropriate because they delay action, rely on nonspecific guidance, or fail to
connect care to the patient's immediate oncology risks.
DIF: Hard
TOP: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion / Vaccination And
Prevention
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological
and Parenteral Therapies
Question 5. A patient asks why the team is emphasizing health promotion follow-
up while managing Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion. Which
response is the best explanation?
A. Delay intervention until the next routine review because health promotion
follow-up can be revisited later.
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B. Rely only on general advice without linking education to the patient's risks
around health promotion follow-up.
C. Teach the patient the specific warning signs and self-management steps
associated with health promotion follow-up.
D. Focus on documentation alone before addressing active concerns affecting
health promotion follow-up.
✅ Correct Answer: C. Teach the patient the specific warning signs and self-
management steps associated with health promotion follow-up.
Rationale: This intervention best supports safe oncology nursing care because early,
tailored nursing action improves health promotion follow-up outcomes in
epidemiology, prevention, and health promotion. The correct option requires
focused assessment, individualized teaching, or prompt coordination before the
issue progresses. The other options are less appropriate because they delay action,
rely on nonspecific guidance, or fail to connect care to the patient's immediate
oncology risks.
DIF: Easy
TOP: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion / Health Promotion
Follow-Up
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
Potential
Question 6. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to prioritize when
addressing risk reduction counseling in a patient with Epidemiology, Prevention,
and Health Promotion?
A. Delay intervention until the next routine review because risk reduction
counseling can be revisited later.
