2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
In conducting a health screening for 12-month-old children, the nurse expects them to have been immunized against which of the following diseases?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Option B encompasses the recommended immunizations for 12-month-old children, which includes diphtheria, pertussis, polio, and tetanus. These vaccines are critical for protecting against serious diseases during early childhood.
Option A is incorrect because while it includes pertussis and polio, measles and hepatitis B vaccinations are typically administered later in childhood.
Option C is misleading as it mentions hepatitis A, which is not routinely given at 12 months, and while rubella is part of the MMR vaccine, it is not included in the standard 12-month immunization schedule.
Option D, although it includes measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), is not fully aligned with the 12-month immunization schedule as it lacks diphtheria and tetanus.