Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Newborn whose mother is positive for hepatitis B surface antigen.A 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 hepatitis B immune globulin and the vaccine within 12 hours of birth provides passive and active immunity against hepatitis B infection.