Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
An adolescent undergoing a pre-college physical assessment.A nurse is performing a pre-college physical assessment on an adolescent. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine. Adolescents are recommended to receive this vaccine to protect against meningococcal disease, which can be severe and even life-threatening. The other choices are incorrect because:
A: Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine is typically recommended for older adults and individuals with certain medical conditions, not routinely for adolescents.
B: Influenza vaccine is important but is typically administered annually and is not specific to a pre-college physical assessment.
D: BCG vaccine is primarily used for tuberculosis prevention and is not routinely administered to adolescents in the US.
In summary, the Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine is the correct choice as it aligns with the age group and purpose of the physical assessment, while the other options are not typically given during a pre-college physical assessment for adolescents.
A: Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine is typically recommended for older adults and individuals with certain medical conditions, not routinely for adolescents.
B: Influenza vaccine is important but is typically administered annually and is not specific to a pre-college physical assessment.
D: BCG vaccine is primarily used for tuberculosis prevention and is not routinely administered to adolescents in the US.
In summary, the Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine is the correct choice as it aligns with the age group and purpose of the physical assessment, while the other options are not typically given during a pre-college physical assessment for adolescents.