Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
The nurse employed in a well-baby clinic is preparing to administer the scheduled recommended immunizations to a 2-month-old infant. After consultation with the pediatrician, the nurse should prepare to administer which vaccines at this time?
Correct answer
A,B,C,E,F
Rationale
RV is administered at 2 months of age. PCV is administered at 2, 4, and 6 months of age and then between 12 and 15 months. IPV is administered at ages 2 and 4 months and then at age 4 to 6 years. Hib is administered at ages 2 and 4 months with a final dose administered at age 12 months or older. DTaP is administered at 2, 4, and 6 months of age; the fourth dose is administered as early as age 12 months as long as 6 months have elapsed since the third dose. Varicella vaccine is administered at age 12 months or older. MMR is administered at age 12 to 18 months with the second dose at age 4 to 6 years.