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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).

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Author:   Oncology Nursing Society ,  Suzanne M. Mahon (Professor, Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Saint Louis University; Professor, Adult Nursing, Saint Louis University School of Nursing, St. Louis, Missouri) ,  Marcelle Kaplan
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Edition:   7th edition
Weight:   0.430kg
ISBN:  

9780323930529

ISBN 10:   0323930522
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   20 May 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

PART ONE: THE CARE CONTINUUM 1 Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion 2 Screening and Early Detection 3 Survivorship 4 Palliative and End-of-Life Care 5 Nurse Navigation Across the Cancer Continuum 6 Communication and Shared Decision-Making PART TWO: SCIENTIFIC BASIS FOR PRACTICE 7 Carcinogenesis 8 Immunology 9 Precision Medicine 10 Genetics and Cancer 11 Research Protocols and Clinical Trials PART THREE: SITE-SPECIFIC CANCERS 12 Bone and Soft Tissue Cancers 13 Breast Cancer 14 Gastrointestinal Cancers 15 Genitourinary Cancers 16 Head and Neck Cancers 17 Infection-Related Cancers 18 Leukemia 19 Lung Cancer 20 Lymphoma 21 Multiple Myeloma 22 Myelofibrosis 23 Neurologic System Cancers 24 Reproductive System Cancers 25 Skin Cancer PART FOUR: TREATMENT MODALITIES 26 Surgery 27 Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and CAR T-Cell Therapy 28 Radiation Therapy 29 Chemotherapy, Hormonal Therapy, and Oral Adherence 30 Biotherapies: Targeted Therapies and Immunotherapies 31 Support Therapies and Access Devices 32 Pharmacologic Interventions 33 Complementary and Integrative Modalities PART FIVE: PALLIATION OF SYMPTOMS 34 Cardiovascular Symptoms 35 Cognitive Symptoms 36 Endocrine Symptoms 37 Fatigue 38 Gastrointestinal Symptoms 39 Genitourinary Symptoms 40 Hematologic and Immune Symptoms 41 Integumentary Symptoms 42 Musculoskeletal Symptoms 43 Neurological Symptoms 44 Nutritional Issues 45 Pain 46 Respiratory Symptoms 47 Sleep Disturbances PART SIX: ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES 48 Metabolic Emergencies 49 Structural Emergencies PART SEVEN: PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL, CULTURAL 50 Body Image Considerations 51 Caregiver Burden 52 Social Determinants of Health and Financial Toxicity 53 Cultural and Spiritual Care 54 Psychosocial Disturbances and Coping 55 Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunction PART EIGHT: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 56 Standards of Practice and Professional Performance 57 Evidence-Based Practice 58 Principles of Education and Learning 59 Legal Issues 60 Ethical Issues 61 Professional Issues 62 Compassion Fatigue Answer Key

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