OCN Domain 5: Oncologic Emergencies Welcome to your OCN Domain 5: Oncologic Emergencies 1. OCN: Oncologic Emergencies A patient with a known history of cancer arrives at the emergency department with confusion, restlessness, and seizures. Blood tests reveal a high serum calcium level. What is the most likely oncologic emergency? Tumor Lysis Syndrome Hypercalcemia of Malignancy Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Febrile Neutropenia None 2. OCN: Oncologic Emergencies A patient with acute leukemia presents with severe pain in the lower abdomen, hypotension, and hyperuricemia. What is the most likely oncologic emergency? Febrile Neutropenia Tumor Lysis Syndrome Hypercalcemia of Malignancy Spinal Cord Compression None 3. OCN: Oncologic Emergencies A patient with a thoracic tumor develops shortness of breath, facial swelling, and distended veins in the upper body. What is the most likely oncologic emergency? Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Febrile Neutropenia Hypercalcemia of Malignancy Tumor Lysis Syndrome None 4. OCN: Oncologic Emergencies A patient undergoing chemotherapy develops a high fever, chills, and a significant drop in white blood cells. Which oncologic emergency is most likely present? Febrile Neutropenia Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Hypercalcemia of Malignancy Tumor Lysis Syndrome None 5. OCN: Oncologic Emergencies A patient with metastatic cancer complains of new-onset severe back pain and numbness in the lower extremities. What is the most likely oncologic emergency? Spinal Cord Compression Hypercalcemia of Malignancy Tumor Lysis Syndrome Superior Vena Cava Syndrome None 6. OCN: Oncologic Emergencies A patient with advanced cancer presents with confusion, oliguria, and fluid overload. The lab results show hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, and hypocalcemia. What is the most likely oncologic emergency? Tumor Lysis Syndrome Hypercalcemia of Malignancy Spinal Cord Compression Febrile Neutropenia None 7. OCN: Oncologic Emergencies A cancer patient develops swelling and pain in the leg, along with chest pain and difficulty breathing. Which oncologic emergency is most likely occurring? Deep Vein Thrombosis Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Hypercalcemia of Malignancy Tumor Lysis Syndrome None 8. OCN: Oncologic Emergencies A patient with a known cancer diagnosis presents with acute respiratory distress, hypotension, and altered mental status. What is the most likely oncologic emergency? Sepsis Hypercalcemia of Malignancy Tumor Lysis Syndrome Superior Vena Cava Syndrome None 9. OCN: Oncologic Emergencies A cancer patient with bone metastases experiences severe pain, pathological fractures, and hypercalcemia. What oncologic emergency is indicated by these symptoms? Hypercalcemia of Malignancy Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Spinal Cord Compression Febrile Neutropenia None 10. OCN: Oncologic Emergencies A patient with lymphoma experiences rapid swelling of the neck, difficulty swallowing, and shortness of breath. Which oncologic emergency is most likely present? Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Tumor Lysis Syndrome Hypercalcemia of Malignancy Febrile Neutropenia None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
