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yoroshambo · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A nurse has given an infant a vaccination. Which information is important to document specifically for this vaccination?

A.
Date of next regularly scheduled immunization
B.
Drug, dose, site of administration, infant's reaction
C.
Parental education provided before administration
D.
Vaccine information sheet given before administration

Question 2

The pediatric nurse explains to a nursing student about the most important role the nurse has in preventing disease. What does this role include?

A.
Ensuring that immunizations are up to date in all children
B.
Facilitating research on new forms of immunizations
C.
Giving reminders about immunizations to parents in clinic
D.
Scheduling and conducting immunization clinics

spencer.martell · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The nurse is legally required to provide the appropriate vaccine information sheet to the parent/guardian prior to administering a vaccination. The other information is important to document too, but is not specific for vaccinations.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Immunizations are the cornerstone of communicable disease prevention. The most important role the nurse has related to this topic is to ensure that all children in contact with him or her have vaccinations that are up to date. The other activities can be important components of disease prevention, but are not as important.