Regardless of the mother's hepatitis B surface antigen status, ...

[rlane42]

Regardless of the mother's hepatitis B surface antigen status, all newborns should receive their first vaccination against hepatitis B:
 
  a. Within 12 hours of birth
  b. At 1 year of age
  c. At 6 months of age
  d. At 6 years of age

Question 2

A new mother and her baby are to be discharged from the hospital tomorrow. Which behavior indicates a need for further instruction before discharge? The mother:
 
  a. Changes her baby's diaper, then shows the nurse the contents of the diaper
  b. Continues to hold and cuddle her baby after she has fed him
  c. Leaves the baby on her bed while she takes a shower
  d. Reads a book while her baby sleeps

[mbcrismon]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that the first hepatitis B vaccination be given within 12 hours of birth, the second vaccination at 1 month of age, and the third vaccination at 6 months of age. This is the protocol for all newborns, regardless of the mother's hepatitis B status.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Parent education should provide information on ways to protect a newborn from injury, including never leaving the baby unattended on a changing table or bed because the baby could roll over and fall.