Author Question: Infant immunizations should begin at which age? a. Birth b. 2 months c. 3 months d. 4 ... (Read 85 times)

cool · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Infant immunizations should begin at which age?

a. Birth
b. 2 months
c. 3 months
d. 4 months

Question 2

Which statement is true about growth and development during the first 6 months?

a. The infant will grow 1 cm in length per month.
b. The infant will gain about 2 pounds per month.
c. The infant will regain weight lost after birth within 1 week.
d. The infant will have a 1-inch increase in head circumference per month.

meganmoser117 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The schedule of infant immunizations calls for the initial dose of hepatitis B vaccine at birth. The first set of immunizations is given at birth.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Each month the average infant gains 2 pounds. Infants grow about 3.5 cm each month. Birth weight is usually regained in 14 days. An infant's head circumference increases about 2 cm a month.