Deck 36: Vaccines

Question 1

A client is to receive a vaccine for measles. The vaccine includes antigens that, when added to the body, create an antibody response. This is an example of _____ immunity.

A) acquired active
B) acquired passive
C) natural active
D) natural passive

Answer 1

acquired active

Question 2

The client has received the first dose of Gardasil at age 15 years and 3 months. She safely can receive the second dose of the drug at 15 years, _____ months.

A) 6
B) 5
C) 4
D) 10

Answer 2

5

Question 3

The director of pharmacy for a medical facility is preparing to order pneumococcal vaccine. To determine the amount to order, she must decide which populations of clients served by the facility should receive the vaccine. She anticipates that the pneumococcal vaccine will be given to:

A) all children younger than 2 years.
B) only children older than 12 years.
C) only adults with chronic respiratory conditions.
D) only older adults who are nursing home residents.

Answer 3

all children younger than 2 years.

Question 4

Vaccines may generally be administered in the presence of:

A) current antimicrobial therapy.
B) immunosuppression with neutropenia.
C) acute severe illness and fever.
D) previous allergic reactions to vaccines.

Question 5

The client is an adult who has received the varicella vaccine. She has a history of arthritic-related discomfort. The most important instruction that the nurse can give this client is to avoid ________ after receiving the varicella vaccine.

A) alcohol for 1 month
B) dark green vegetables for 6 weeks
C) salicylates for 6 weeks
D) vitamin C for 1 month

Question 6

A client is planning on traveling to tropical South America. The nurse counsels the client to pursue which vaccine?

A) Tetanus
B) Pertussis
C) Polio
D) Yellow fever

Question 7

The client is scheduled to receive Gardasil. The vaccine would be most effective in the client who:

A) has produced a live viable birth.
B) has not yet produced children.
C) is sexually active on a regular basis.
D) is not yet sexually active.

Question 8

The client has received the varicella vaccine and now requires Ig. The client is 4 years and 10 months old. The most appropriate time for the client to receive Ig is at age:

A) 5 years.
B) 6 years.
C) 4 years 11 months.
D) 5 years 2 months.

Question 9

A nurse is teaching a young pregnant woman about vaccines. Which statement is true about vaccines for pregnant women?

A) The varicella vaccine is contraindicated for pregnant women.
B) The rubella vaccine is allowed for pregnant women.
C) The pneumococcal vaccine is contraindicated only for women with asthma.
D) The influenza vaccine is contraindicated for pregnant women.

Question 10

The parent of a toddler consults the nurse regarding the most appropriate time to have the child immunized with the varicella vaccine. The child was hospitalized at age 14 months and required a blood transfusion. Based on the child's age, the most appropriate time for the child to receive the varicella vaccine is at age _____ months.

A) 22
B) 25
C) 28
D) 30