Vaccines

Catch These Men

100

A mother brings her 6-month-old daughter into the clinical for a DTAP vaccine. Upon examination, a temperature of 100.8 is noted. What is the nurse’s primary intervention? a. Give the vaccine as ordered. b. Hold the vaccine and give aspirin. c. Hold the vaccine and notify the physician. d. Document findings in the chart.

c. Hold the vaccine and notify the physician.

200

A 3-week-old infant regularly attends a public daycare with a current outbreak of whooping cough. What is the recommended schedule for this child? a. Vaccinate caregivers against pertussis. b. Vaccinate the child against pertussis. c. No action is indicated at this time. d. Vaccinate the child and caregivers against pertussis.

a. Vaccinate caregivers against pertussis.

300

A healthy 4-month-old girl is visiting the clinic for her vaccines. Which vaccines will she receive today? Select all that apply. a. Hep B b. Varicella c. HPV d. HIB e. PCV

A. Hep B D. HIB E. PCV

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100

A healthy 18-year-old male is heading off to college. He has previously had the HPV vaccine. What is the recommended vaccine schedule for him? Select all that apply. a. TDAP b. Hep B c. Hep A d. MCV4 e. HPV

a. TDAP d. MCV4

200

A mother brings in her 4-year-old child for a routine appointment. During the appointment, mom asks the nurse about information pertaining to the flu vaccine. What statement by the mom demonstrates proper understanding about the flu vaccine? a. “Since my child is under the age of 9, the vaccine will be given in 2 doses, 4 weeks apart” b. “My child will receive a full dose, even though he is allergic to eggs” c. “My child has no known allergies, so he can receive the full vaccine today” d. “Since my child is under the age of 9, he can receive his first dose today, and the second dose in 17 days”

a. “Since my child is under the age of 9, the vaccine will be given in 2 doses, 4 weeks apart”

300

Which vaccines would cause an abnormal PPD result, if they were not given at the same time as the PPD test? Select all that apply. a. MMR b. Polio c. Varicella d. Hep B e. Flu shot

a. MMR c. Varicella e. Flu shot

An Album Cover

100

As a nurse, we know that which bacterial strand causes the pneumococcal disease? a. Escherichia coli b. Streptococcus pneumoniae c. Chlamydia trachomatis d. Staphylococcus aureus

b. Streptococcus pneumoniae

200

A 6-month-old female presents with jaundice and lethargy. The child is due for her vaccines today. As a nurse knowing the hepatic involvement of Tylenol overdose, what is the best statement by the nurse? a. “We will treat the symptoms and give vaccines as schedules” b. “The jaundice will go away on its own, we will administer the vaccines as scheduled” c. “We will notify the physician immediately, and hold the DTAP vaccine, due to potential encephalopathy” d. “We will give the vaccine in an hour, after we evaluate the other systems”

c. “We will notify the physician immediately, and hold the DTAP vaccine, due to potential encephalopathy”

300

How long does it take to develop protection after a flu vaccine is administered? a. 1 week b. 2 weeks c. 3 weeks d. 4 weeks

b. 2 weeks

A Petite Dejeuner

100

The meningococcal infection can be treated with what medication? a. Neomycin b. PCN c. Aspirin d. Amoxicillin

a. PCN

200

All girls and women ages 9-26 years old should be vaccinated with how many doses of the HPV vaccine? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

c. 3

300

At what age ranges do you give the Hep B vaccine? Select all that apply. a. Birth b. 1-2 months c. 6-18 months d. 23 months e. 4 years

a. Birth b. 1-2 months c. 6-18 months

The Pen Is Mightier

100

At what age can you begin to receive live vaccines? a. 6 months b. 1 year c. 18 months d. 2 years

b. 1 year

200

A healthy 2-month-old infant has received his second Hep B vaccine dose. What is the recommended schedule of vaccines for this child? a. MMR, varicella, HPV b. MCV4, influenza, DTAP c. TDAP, HIB, polio, PCV, RV d. DTAP, HIB, polio, PCV, RV

d. DTAP, HIB, polio, PCV, RV

300

Which of the following are contraindicated for the flu vaccine? Select all that apply. a. History of Guillain-Barre b. Allergy to eggs c. Allergy to tree nuts d. 6 months of age in the mist form e. Long-term aspirin therapy

a. History of Guillain-Barre b. Allergy to eggs