Description
Prepare for success on the OCN® Exam with the definitive Q&A review from the Oncology Nursing Society! Based on the latest test blueprint for the OCN® Exam, this study guide is the only question-and-answer review developed in collaboration with the Oncology Nursing Society. Chapters correspond to the chapters in the Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, 7th Edition, and practice questions match the format and Test Plan for the OCN® Exam. Detailed rationales are provided for both correct and incorrect answers, reinforcing your understanding of oncology nursing. A new companion Evolve website includes all of the Study Guide content in a fully interactive quizzing engine that simulates an actual OCN® Exam in either Study Mode (with immediate question feedback) or Exam Mode (with feedback only at the end of the simulated exam). Choose the definitive Q&A study resource for OCN® certification!- UNIQUE! The only Q&A review book developed in collaboration with and endorsed by the Oncology Nursing Society.- UNIQUE! In-depth Q&A review reflects the latest OCN® Test Plan and essential content from the Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, including the full continuum of cancer care, the scientific basis for practice, palliation of symptoms, oncologic emergencies, and professional performance.- More than 1,000 review questions are written by OCN®-certified experts to ensure high quality and consistency with the ONS Core Curriculum and OCN® Exam, with a strong emphasis on patient safety and quality care.- Answer Key includes detailed rationales for correct and incorrect responses.- NEW! Updated content reflects the exam blueprint for the 2022 OCN® Examination, along with the latest research evidence and important changes in cancer treatment and related nursing care.- NEW! Fully interactive quizzing engine on a new Evolve website includes all of the Study Guide content, simulating an actual OCN® Exam in either Study Mode (with immediate question feedback) or Exam Mode (with feedback only at the end of the simulated exam).
Table of Contents
PART ONE: THE CARE CONTINUUM1 Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion2 Screening and Early Detection3 Survivorship4 Palliative and End-of-Life Care5 Nurse Navigation Across the Cancer Continuum6 Communication and Shared Decision-MakingPART TWO: SCIENTIFIC BASIS FOR PRACTICE7 Carcinogenesis8 Immunology9 Precision Medicine10 Genetics and Cancer11 Research Protocols and Clinical TrialsPART THREE: SITE-SPECIFIC CANCERS12 Bone and Soft Tissue Cancers13 Breast Cancer14 Gastrointestinal Cancers15 Genitourinary Cancers16 Head and Neck Cancers17 Infection-Related Cancers18 Leukemia19 Lung Cancer20 Lymphoma21 Multiple Myeloma22 Myelofibrosis23 Neurologic System Cancers24 Reproductive System Cancers25 Skin CancerPART FOUR: TREATMENT MODALITIES26 Surgery27 Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and CAR T-Cell Therapy28 Radiation Therapy29 Chemotherapy, Hormonal Therapy, and Oral Adherence30 Biotherapies: Targeted Therapies and Immunotherapies31 Support Therapies and Access Devices32 Pharmacologic Interventions33 Complementary and Integrative ModalitiesPART FIVE: PALLIATION OF SYMPTOMS34 Cardiovascular Symptoms35 Cognitive Symptoms36 Endocrine Symptoms37 Fatigue38 Gastrointestinal Symptoms39 Genitourinary Symptoms40 Hematologic and Immune Symptoms41 Integumentary Symptoms42 Musculoskeletal Symptoms43 Neurological Symptoms44 Nutritional Issues45 Pain46 Respiratory Symptoms47 Sleep DisturbancesPART SIX: ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES48 Metabolic Emergencies49 Structural EmergenciesPART SEVEN: PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL, CULTURAL50 Body Image Considerations51 Caregiver Burden52 Social Determinants of Health and Financial Toxicity53 Cultural and Spiritual Care54 Psychosocial Disturbances and Coping55 Sexuality and Sexual DysfunctionPART EIGHT: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE56 Standards of Practice and Professional Performance57 Evidence-Based Practice58 Principles of Education and Learning59 Legal Issues60 Ethical Issues61 Professional Issues62 Compassion FatigueAnswer Key
