Study Guide for the Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing
- 7th Edition - December 7, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Oncology Nursing Society, Suzanne M. Mahon, Marcelle Kaplan
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 0 5 2 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 3 2 0 - 9
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 i… Read more
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Request a sales quotePrepare 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.
Practicing nurses preparing for the OCN® Exam; OCN®-certified nurses studying for recertification; practicing nurses undergoing in-service training for oncology nursing care
- Cover image
- Title page
- Copyright
- Preface
- 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
- Edition: 7
- Published: December 7, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 224
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323930529
- eBook ISBN: 9780323933209
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Suzanne M. Mahon
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Saint Louis University; Professor, Adult Nursing, Saint Louis University School of Nursing, St. Louis, Missouri