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A patient with cancer is considering entering a clinical trial that compares the current standard treatment with an investigational chemotherapeutic agent. This is an example of which phase of a clinical trial? 3 4 1 2 - CORRECT ANSWER 3 Answer: Phase 3 clinical trials have a primary...

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ONCC UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024
A patient with cancer is considering entering a clinical trial that compares the current
standard treatment with an investigational chemotherapeutic agent. This is an example
of which phase of a clinical trial?

3
4
1
2 - CORRECT ANSWER 3

Answer: Phase 3 clinical trials have a primary goal of establishing efficacy and
comparing with the current standard.

Reference: Eggert, J. (Ed.). (2017). Cancer basics (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology
Nursing Society, p. 285(t).

What is the shortest phase of the cell cycle?

Mitosis
Gap 1
Synthesis
Gap 2 - CORRECT ANSWER Mitosis

Answer: Mitosis is the shortest phase of the cell's life cycle.

Reference: Polovich, M., Olsen, M., & LeFebvre, K. (Eds.). (2014). Chemotherapy and
biotherapy guidelines and recommendations for practice (4th ed.). Pittsburgh, PA:
Oncology Nursing Society, p. 25.

Oligodendroglial tumors originate from cells that maintain the function of the:

myelin sheath.
synovial fluid.
lymph.
plasma. - CORRECT ANSWER 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 ANSWER 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 ANSWER
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 ANSWER 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).

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