Unit 5 quiz Reproduction

What teaching would the nurse provide to a pt receiving tetanus toxoid? a. "Increase fluid and fiber in your diet to prevent constipation." b. "Soreness at the injection site is a common reaction." c. "You will have lifetime immunity from this injection." d. "This medication must be repeated weekly for four weeks."

b. "Soreness at the injection site is a common reaction."

The current immunization for tetanus and diphtheria toxoids and pertussis, Tdap, is administered to people in which age range? A. under 6 years of age B. 11-12 years of age and older C. Any age range D. In the first 2 years of life

b. 11-12 years of age and older

a 12 month old infant has received an MMR II (measles, mumps, and rubella virus vaccine) and her mother calls the clinic that afternoon to ask about helping her fussy infant to "feel better." What will the nurse suggest? a. Apply an ice pack to the injection site. b. Apply warm compresses to the injection site. c. Observe the site for further swelling and redness. d. Bring the infant in to the emergency department for an immediate examination.

b. Apply warm compresses to the injection site.

Which vaccination is recommended in the prevention of a virus that is known to cause cervical cancer? a. Herpes zoster vaccine b. Human papillomavirus vaccine c. Pneumococcal vaccine d. Hepatitis B virus vaccine

b. Human papillomavirus vaccine

A 6 yr old child who has chickenpox also has a fever of 102.9F. The child's mother asks the nurse is she should use aspirin to reduce the fever. What is the best response by the nurse? a. "It's best to wait to see if the fever gets worse." b. "You can use the aspirin, but watch for worsening symptoms." c. "Acetaminophen (Tylenol) should be used to reduce his fever, not aspirin." d. "You can use aspirin, but be sure to follow the instructions on the bottle."

c. "Acetaminophen (Tylenol) should be used to reduce his fever, not aspirin."

A nurse instructor is about to administer a vitamin K injection to a newborn. The student nurse asks the instructor regarding the purpose of the injection. The appropriate response would be a."The vitamin K provides active immunity " b. "The vitamin K will prevent the occurrence of hyperbilirubinemia." c. "The vitamin K will protect the newborn from bleeding." d. "The vitamin K will serve as protection against jaundice and anemia "

c. "The vitamin K will protect the newborn from bleeding."

What is the priority nursing assessment to monitor when administering vaccinations? a. pain at the injection site b. s/s of infection c. anaphlaxis d. myalgias

c. anaphlaxis

An allergy to which substance is listed as a contraindication to the administration of an immunizing drug? a. soy b. corn c. wheat d. egg

d. egg

The nursing instructor asks a nursing student to describe the procedure for administering erythromycin ointment to the eyes of a newborn. Which student statement indicates that FURTHER teaching is needed? a. "I will flush the eyes after instilling the ointment." b. "I will clean the newborn's eyes before instilling ointment." c. "I need to administer the eye ointment within 1 hour after delivery." d. "I will instill the eye ointment into each of the newborn's conjunctival sacs."

a. "I will flush the eyes after instilling the ointment."

A patient arrives at the clinic with a wound inflicted by a rusty nail. After checking the patient's history, the nurse finds that the patient last received the tetanus booster about 10 years earlier. What is the most appropriate nursing action in this situation? a. Administer Tdap. b. Administer DTaP. c. Administer immunoglobulin d. Administer polyvalent vaccine

a. Administer Tdap.