NCLEX-PN® ExaminationHealth Promotion and MaintenanceEasy
A practical nurse is providing health education to a group of new parents about recommended immunization schedules for their infants. Which of the following vaccines is typically administered at birth?
- AInactivated Poliovirus (IPV)
- BMeasles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- CDiphtheria, Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis (DTaP)
- DHepatitis B (HepB)
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Hepatitis B (HepB)
The Hepatitis B vaccine is the only vaccine routinely administered at birth to protect newborns from potential exposure to the virus.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. IPV vaccine is typically administered starting at 2 months of age.
- B. MMR vaccine is typically administered at 12-15 months of age.
- C. DTaP vaccine is typically administered starting at 2 months of age.
Newborn Immunizations
Immunizations administered shortly after birth to provide early protection against specific diseases.
- Hepatitis B (HepB) is the primary vaccine given at birth.
- It protects against a potentially life-threatening liver infection.
- Subsequent doses are required to complete the series.
Memory trick: Born with B, then later you'll see.