Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A newborn whose mother is positive for the hepatitis B surface antigenA nurse is caring for a newborn whose mother is positive for the hepatitis B surface antigen. Which of the following should the infant receive?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Administering hepatitis B immune globulin and vaccine within 12 hours of birth provides passive and active immunity to prevent hepatitis B transmission from an HBsAg-positive mother.