A 12-month-old received the MMR vaccine last week. The father of ...

[fox]

A 12-month-old received the MMR vaccine last week. The father of the infant calls because the baby has a low-grade fever and a rash. The nurse explains:
 
  a. This is a sign of a serious reaction
  b. This is normal and will resolve in a few days
  c. This would have been avoided if the baby had been vaccinated at the proper age
  d. This indicates that the baby was immunosuppressed

Question 2

Male children are less susceptible to urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which of the following rationales provide(s) evidence to support this finding? Select all that apply.
 
  a. longer urethra
  b. secretions from the prostate
  c. testosterone providing active immunity to bacteria
  d. bacterial contamination being less common in males

[xMRAZ]

Answer to Question 1

B
A fever and rash are normal 7-12 days after the vaccine. The baby is the appropriate age to receive this vaccine. There is no indication that the baby is immunosuppressed.

Answer to Question 2

A, B

Feedback
Correct Male children are less susceptible to UTIs due to the presence of a longer urethra. Secretions from the prostate provide antibacterial properties.
Incorrect Testosterone has not been associated with male children's susceptibility to UTIs.
Bacterial contamination potential has not been associated with male children's susceptibility to UTIs.

[fox]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[DylanD1323]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it