Rho immune globulin will be ordered postpartum if which situation ...

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Rho immune globulin will be ordered postpartum if which situation occurs?
 
  a. Mother Rh, baby Rh+
  b. Mother Rh, baby Rh
  c. Mother Rh+, baby Rh+
  d. Mother Rh+, baby Rh

Question 2

What is the best response to a parent of a 2-month-old infant who asks when the infant should first receive the measles vaccine?
 
  a. Your baby can get the measles vaccine now.
  b. The first dose is given any time after the first birthday.
  c. She should be vaccinated between 4 and 6 years of age.
  d. This vaccine is administered when the child is 11 years old.

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Answer to Question 1

A
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A An Rh mother delivering an Rh+ baby may develop antibodies to fetal cells that
entered her bloodstream when the placenta separated. The Rho immune globulin
works to destroy the fetal cells in the maternal circulation before sensitization
occurs.
B The blood types are alike, so no antibody formation would be anticipated.
C The blood types are alike, so no antibody formation would be anticipated.
D If the Rh+ blood of the mother comes in contact with the Rh blood of the
infant, no antibodies would develop because the antigens are in the mother's
blood, not the infant's.

Answer to Question 2

B
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A Some immunizations are initiated at 2 months of age, but not the measles
vaccine.
B The first measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine is recommended routinely at
1 year of age.
C The second dose of MMR is recommended at 4 to 6 years of age.
D Children should receive their second MMR dose no later than 11 to 12 years of
age.