Sample Questions from the AOCNP^® and AOCNS^® Tests

The following sample questions are representative of actual test content and question format. An answer key to these questions appears at the end of this section.

Directions: Each of the questions or incomplete statements below is followed by four suggested answers or completions. Select the one that is best in each case.

1. Research that supports initiation of skin care at the start of radiation therapy to lessen severe skin reactions would most likely result in:
   1. in-service education for inpatient oncology nursing staff. .
   2. the development of a standard of care.
   3. a policy and procedure specifying application techniques of skin-care products.
   4. a request that physicians order early skin-care intervention.
      
      
2. A 32-year-old white man is diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Physical findings would most likely include:
   1. splenomegaly only.
   2. adenopathy and splenomegaly only.
   3. splenomegaly, fever, and adenopathy.
   4. splenomegaly, fever, and hepatomegaly.
      
      
3. A patient is starting vincristine, doxorubicin, and dexamethasone for multiple myeloma. The patient should be instructed to discontinue which of the following activities during therapy?
   1. Swimming laps in the community swimming pool
   2. Working every morning at the church day-care center
   3. Going out for lunch with friends
   4. Shopping at the mall

Answer Key