Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is preparing to administer immunizations to a 5-year-old child who is up-to-date with the current immunization schedule.Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Varicella. Varicella vaccine is recommended for children to prevent chickenpox caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Administering this vaccine helps protect individuals from contracting the disease, reducing the severity of symptoms and potential complications. Rotavirus (A) is given to prevent severe diarrhea in infants. Hepatitis B (B) is administered to prevent hepatitis B virus infection. Haemophilus influenzae type b (C) vaccine is given to prevent bacterial infections caused by H. influenzae type b.