ONCC Practice Tests (OCN - Psychosocial Dimensions
ONCC Practice Tests (OCN - Psychosocial Dimensions
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ONCC Practice Tests (OCN - Psychosocial Dimensions of Care) exam 2022/2023 with 100% correct answers
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ONCC Practice Tests (OCN - Psychosocial Dimensions
Which patient is most likely to display a maladaptative response to a diagnosis of cancer? A patient who reports:
feeling abandoned by God.
fighting the disease for his children.
focusing on living in the present moment.
praying and attending daily worship services. - ANSWER-feeling aband...
ONCC Practice Tests (OCN -
Psychosocial Dimensions of Care)
Which patient is most likely to display a maladaptative response to a diagnosis of cancer? A patient who
reports:
feeling abandoned by God.
fighting the disease for his children.
focusing on living in the present moment.
praying and attending daily worship services. - ANSWER-feeling abandoned by God.
Answer: Negative religious coping (e.g., pleading for God's intervention, passively deferring decisions to
God) is most predictive of a maladaptation to an illness.
Reference: Bush, N.J., & Gorman, L.M. (Eds.). (2018). Psychosocial nursing care along the cancer
continuum (3rd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society, pp. 156-157.
Which of the following has been attributed to foreign-born women with breast cancer having a lower
survival rate than women with breast cancer who were born in the United States?
Access to mammography screening
Country from where the women have immigrated
Histologic grade of the tumor
Differences in the treatment protocols - ANSWER-Access to mammography screening
Answer: Patients from other countries may have more significant barriers to obtaining recommended
screenings and care, leading to diagnosis at later stages and decreased survival.
, Reference: Bush, N.J., & Gorman, L.M. (Eds.). (2018). Psychosocial nursing care along the cancer
continuum (3rd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society, p. 95.
Which of the following patients with cancer is most likely to experience sexual dysfunction?
A patient with a history of marital discord
A young patient who is newly married
A patient and partner who schedule time for sexual activity
A female patient with hypotension - ANSWER-A patient with a history of marital discord
Answer: Patients who have marital issues in their relationships before a diagnosis of cancer will be a
greater risk for sexual difficulties.
Reference: Bush, N.J., & Gorman, L.M. (Eds.). (2018). Psychosocial nursing care along the cancer
continuum (3rd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society, pp. 212-213.
Which of the following is a common and preventable cause of anxiety for a patient with cancer?
Uncontrolled pain
Distressing memories
Spiritual distress
Sleep disburances - ANSWER-Uncontrolled pain
Answer: Chronic anxiety and depression can be caused by chronic, poorly controlled pain.
Reference: Bush, N.J., & Gorman, L.M. (Eds.). (2018). Psychosocial nursing care along the cancer
continuum (3rd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society, p. 252.
Social learning theory is characterized by which of the following actions?
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