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RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 with NGN
RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 with NGN ( 67 Questions)
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?
An upper respiratory infection 2 days ago is not a contraindication for the MMR vaccine. The vaccine can be administered once the child has recovered from the acute illness.
An allergy to neomycin, which is an antibiotic, is a contraindication forreceiving the MMR vaccine. Neomycin is present in trace amounts in the MMR vaccine, and individuals with a severe allergy to this antibiotic should not receive the vaccine.
A temperature of 37.2° C (99° F) is a low-grade fever and is not a contraindication for the MMR vaccine. Mild illness without fever is not a contraindication.
A family history of seizures is not a contraindication for the MMR vaccine. The vaccine can be safely administered to children with a family history of seizures.
A. An upper respiratory infection 2 days ago is not a contraindication for the MMR vaccine. The vaccine can be administered once the child has recovered from the acute illness.
B. Correct. An allergy to neomycin, which is an antibiotic, is a contraindication for
receiving the MMR vaccine. Neomycin is present in trace amounts in the MMR vaccine, and individuals with a severe allergy to this antibiotic should not receive the vaccine.
C. A temperature of 37.2° C (99° F) is a low-grade fever and is not a contraindication for the MMR vaccine. Mild illness without fever is not a contraindication.
D. A family history of seizures is not a contraindication for the MMR vaccine. The vaccine can be safely administered to children with a family history of seizures.