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casperchen82

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Adolescents most often lack which of the following types of immunity and need to be immunized because of the danger of acquiring this type of infection through sexual contact?
 
  a. hepatitis A c. chlamydia
  b. hepatitis B d. gonorrhea

Question 2

The nurse caring for a 6-month-old child who had cardiac catheterization the same morning, with the insertion site in the left groin, will include in the post-operative care:
 
  a. Keep the left extremity straight for 4 to 6 hours
  b. Remove the dressing over the insertion site to assess for bleeding
  c. Keep both legs flexed
  d. Discourage the parents from holding the baby



Sweetkitty24130

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Answer to Question 1

B

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A Incorrect. The hepatitis A series may be indicated only for adolescents in high-risk categories.
B Correct. Adolescents most often lack immunity against hepatitis B, a viral infection that could be acquired during this period or early adulthood through sexual contact.
C Incorrect. Chlamydia is a parasite, categorized as a specialized bacteria, is a sexually transmitted disease, for which no vaccine exists.
D Incorrect. Gonorrhea is a bacteria, sexually transmitted disease, for which no vaccine exists.

Answer to Question 2

A
The extremity on the side of the puncture should be kept straight for 4 to 6 hours. The dressing over the site should not be removed, but it should be assessed for bleeding through the dressing. Parents may hold the infant if they keep the leg straight.



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