Author Question: A 4-month-old infant comes to the clinic for a well-infant checkup. Immunizations she should receive ... (Read 92 times)

Capo · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A 4-month-old infant comes to the clinic for a well-infant checkup. Immunizations she should receive are DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis) and IPV (inactivated poliovirus vaccine). She is recovering from a cold but is otherwise healthy and a

a. DTaP and IPV can be safely given.
b. DTaP and IPV are contraindicated because she has a cold.
c. IPV is contraindicated because her sister is immunocompromised.
d. DTaP and IPV are contraindicated because her sister is immunocompromised.

Question 2

Before the health care provider performs an external version, the nurse should expect an order for a:

a. Foley catheter.
b. tocolytic drug.
c. local anesthetic.
d. contraction stress test (CST).

Sierray · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
These immunizations can be given safely. Serious illness is a contraindication. A mild illness with or without fever is not a contraindication. These are not live vaccines, so they do not pose a risk to her sister.

Answer to Question 2

a. Foley catheter.
b. tocolytic drug.
c. local anesthetic.
d. contraction stress test (CST).