OCC Professional Practice & Ethical Considerations

Question 1

Which action best demonstrates ethical chemotherapy practice by a nurse?

Accepted Answer

Obtaining informed consent prior to treatment

Answer

Following physician orders without question

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Administering medications quickly to save time

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Delegating chemotherapy administration to assistive staff

Question 2

What is the nurse's primary responsibility when a patient refuses chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Respect the patient’s decision and notify the provider

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Try to convince the patient to continue treatment

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Inform the family and proceed with treatment

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Schedule the next chemotherapy session anyway

Question 3

Why is confidentiality important in oncology nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

To protect patient privacy and trust

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To reduce workload

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To avoid legal issues

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To avoid documenting sensitive information

Question 4

A nurse is unfamiliar with a chemotherapy drug ordered. What is the appropriate ethical action?

Accepted Answer

Look up the drug and clarify with a pharmacist

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Administer the drug based on past experience

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Ask a colleague to give the medication

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Skip the dose until the next shift

Question 5

What is a core ethical principle guiding oncology nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

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Competitiveness

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Intimidation

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Negligence

Question 6

Why is documentation critical in oncology nursing?

Accepted Answer

It shows proof of professional accountability

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It shortens shift time

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It helps justify overtime hours

Answer

It replaces verbal reporting