Study Guide for the Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing - Elsevier EBook on VitalSource, 7th Edition
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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!
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- 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
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- 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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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 -
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