Immunization Self Study Flashcards
A patient who produced antibodies to a specific antigen after receiving a vaccine or a toxoid is said to have [1] _______________immunity
Active
The nurse at the immunization clinic is providing vaccines to children. The parent of a child waiting to receive the vaccine tells the nurse that the child’s father has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. The nurse understands that the vaccine that should NOT be administered to the child is the:
varicella virus vaccine - varicella is a live attenuated vaccine
The nurse is teaching an immunization class to a group of parents. To evaluate the group’s understanding, the nurse stimulates discussion and poses questions. Which statement by one of the parents demonstrates a need for further teaching?
“The DTaP vaccine helps prevent against pertussis, diphtheria and tetanus.”
“The IPV vaccine helps prevent polio and is a live vaccine.”
“The MMR vaccine helps prevent measles, mumps and rubella.”
“The Hib vaccine helps prevent type b H. influenzae. “
“The IPV vaccine helps prevent polio and is a live vaccine.”
IPV is the Inactivate Polio Vaccine and does not contain live virus.
A 6-month old child is brought to the clinic for routine immunizations. The nurse delays the administration of the rotavirus vaccine until another visit based on which physical assessment finding?
current symptoms of gastroenteritis
An adolescent is preparing for college. What immunization is required as part of the health packet for all new college students based on the increased risk for students living in dormitories to contract this illness?
meningococcal conjugate vaccine
The nurse is instructing a patient about the hepatitis B vaccine. All of the following statements include appropriate teaching for this patient EXCEPT which statement?
This injection often causes soreness at the injection site.
There is a total of 3 injections required in this series of immunizations.
This vaccine will protect you against Hepatitis A, B and C infections.
This is a relatively safe vaccine.
This vaccine will protect you against Hepatitis A, B and C infections.
Which of the following patients should receive the human papilloma virus vaccine?
Males and females age 11-12 years old
Preadolescents should be vaccinated prior to sexual contact.
The public health nurse is providing an educational activity to a group of nurses at the public health clinic. The nurse asks, “Which of the following patients may receive the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine without caution?”
A child being treated for a mild febrile illness
In reviewing the immunization record of an adult, the nurse is concerned if the patient has not received a _____________booster in the last 10 years.
MMR, Td, Polio, Varicella
Td
It is possible for a patient who received the varicella virus vaccine to contract Chickenpox. True or False?
True
