Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
newborn, mother positive for hepatitis B surface antigenA nurse is caring for a newborn whose mother is positive for the hepatitis B surface antigen. Which of the following treatments should the infant receive?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Administering both hepatitis B immune globulin and the vaccine within 12 hours of birth provides immediate protection and initiates long-term immunity against hepatitis B.