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ONCC Practice Tests (OCN - Psychosocial Dimensions of Care) Questions and Answers Latest Version 100% Pass
What is the primary goal of psychosocial care in oncology nursing?
a) To cure the patient's cancer
b) To provide emotional support and improve quality of life
c) To ensure medication compliance
d) To focus solely on physical symptoms
✔✔b) To provide emotional support and improve quality of life
Which of the following is an example of a psychosocial intervention for a patient with cancer?
a) Administering chemotherapy
b) Providing a comfortable physical environment
c) Offering counseling and emotional support
d) Monitoring lab results
✔✔c) Offering counseling and emotional support
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When assessing a patient's mental health in oncology care, which factor is most important to consider?
a) The patient's ability to complete daily physical activities
b) The patient's history of cancer treatment
c) The patient's emotional and psychological well-being
d) The patient's ability to pay for treatment
✔✔c) The patient's emotional and psychological well-being
Which of the following coping mechanisms is commonly seen in patients diagnosed with terminal cancer?
a) Denial and avoidance
b) Increased desire for physical activities
c) Acceptance and readiness for treatment
d) Pursuit of aggressive treatments without considering quality of life
✔✔a) Denial and avoidance
What is an important psychosocial aspect of providing care to pediatric cancer patients?
a) Only focusing on the child's physical health
b) Ignoring the family dynamics 2 / 3
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c) Involving the family in treatment decisions and providing support
d) Restricting emotional expression in the child's presence
✔✔c) Involving the family in treatment decisions and providing support
What role does communication play in the psychosocial care of cancer patients?
a) Communication is only necessary during treatment decisions
b) Communication is important for expressing emotions, concerns, and coping mechanisms
c) Communication is not important as long as the treatment is going well
d) Communication should be minimal to avoid burdening the patient
✔✔b) Communication is important for expressing emotions, concerns, and coping mechanisms
Which of the following is a common psychological response to a cancer diagnosis?
a) Complete denial of the illness
b) Relief that the cancer is treatable
c) Anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about the future
d) Confidence that all treatments will work
✔✔c) Anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about the future
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