Which of the following circumstances would cause a client to ...

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Which of the following circumstances would cause a client to develop active immunity?
 
  1. Becoming ill with tetanus and receiving tetanus toxoid
  2. Having chickenpox
  3. Receiving a rabies shot after being bitten by a rabid dog
  4. Receiving an injection of gamma globulin

Question 2

The nurse should prepare to provide which intervention for a client who was bitten by a rabid raccoon?
 
  1. A tetanus toxoid injection
  2. An immunization for rabies
  3. An injection of immunoglobulin
  4. Mother's breast milk with antibodies in it

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Receiving an injection for tetanus is an example of acquired passive immunity.
Rationale 2: When the client has the disease, the body stimulates the process of acquired active immunity.
Rationale 3: Receiving injection for rabies is an example of artificially acquired passive immunity.
Rationale 4: Receiving an injection of gamma globulin is an example of artificially acquired passive immunity.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: A tetanus toxoid injection is not specific for rabies.
Rationale 2: Receiving an immunization for rabies is an example of artificially acquired passive immunity.
Rationale 3: An injection of immunoglobulin is not specific for rabies.
Rationale 4: Mother's breast milk is another example of passive immunity, but not for rabies.