A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 15-month-old child who is scheduled to receive the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for receiving this vaccine?

Allergy to neomycin.

Family history of seizures.

Upper respiratory infection 2 days ago.

Temperature of 37.2°C (99°F).

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

An allergy to neomycin is a contraindication for receiving the MMR vaccine.

Choice B is wrong because a family history of seizures is not a contraindication for receiving the MMR vaccine.

Choice C is wrong because an upper respiratory infection 2 days ago is not a contraindication for receiving the MMR vaccine.

Choice D is wrong because a temperature of 37.2°C (99°F) is not a contraindication for receiving the MMR vaccine.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

This statement provides the child with factual information about the purpose of the medication and why it is important for them to take it.

Choice A is wrong because it may not be true that the medication tastes like candy and could lead to mistrust.

Choice B is wrong because it does not address the urgency of taking a stat dose of medication.

Choice D is wrong because it does not provide any information about the purpose of the medication and may not be relevant to the child’s feelings.

A. A B. B C. C D. D

Correct Answer is {"xRanges":[140.765625,170.765625],"yRanges":[113.609375,143.609375]}

Explanation

The correct answer is choice B. The patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a vascular structure that connects the proximal descending aorta to the roof of the main pulmonary artery near the origin of the left branch pulmonary artery.

This essential fetal structure normally closes spontaneously after birth. After the first few weeks of life, persistence of ductal patency is abnormal.

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A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 15-month-old child who is scheduled to receive the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for receiving this vaccine?

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A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 15-month-old child who is scheduled to receive the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for receiving this vaccine?