IMMUNIZATION PROGRAMS 2026/2027 – STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS,
EXAM REVIEW & TEST PREP
The nurse is preparing to administer a vaccine to a client. For which allergy should the nurse check
before injecting the vaccine? - ANS ✔✔Egg
A nurse is preparing to administer a vaccine to a client. What is the priority nursing assessment to
monitor for when administering vaccinations? - ANS ✔✔Anaphylaxis
Which example best represents effective primary prevention? - ANS ✔✔Immunization according to the
recommended schedule
A caregiver brings their 4-month-old infant to a well-baby clinic for immunizations. The infant is up-to-
date with the immunization schedule. The nurse should prepare to administer which immunizations to
this infant? - ANS ✔✔Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis (DTaP); Haemophilus influenzae Type B
(Hib); Inactivated Poliovirus vaccine (IPV); pneumococcal vaccine (PCV); rotavirus vaccine (RV)
Which intervention should the nurse suggest to the caregiver? - ANS ✔✔Apply a cold pack to the
injection site
Which vaccines are contraindicated during pregnancy? Select all that apply. - ANS ✔✔-MMR
-varicella
-zoster vaccines
A nurse is educating a client on vaccines. The nurse knows that the client understands the education
when the client makes which statement? - ANS ✔✔"The influenza vaccination gives me acquired
immunity to the flu."
Which scenario represents a major ethical and legal issue for all community/public health care
professionals? - ANS ✔✔Balancing individual autonomy against community protection.
A nurse is preparing to administer a live vaccine to a client. The nurse knows that live vaccines are
contraindicated if a client has which conditions? Select all that apply. - ANS ✔✔ALL except Use of
aerosolized steroids
What is the likelihood of the child getting measles in school? - ANS ✔✔Low, as most of the child's
playmates have been immunized.
The nurse is working at the local health department. Review the nurse's note. - ANS ✔✔painful rash
loss of appetite
abdominal discomfort
increased frequency of diarrhea
temperature of 100.9ºF
EXAM REVIEW & TEST PREP
The nurse is preparing to administer a vaccine to a client. For which allergy should the nurse check
before injecting the vaccine? - ANS ✔✔Egg
A nurse is preparing to administer a vaccine to a client. What is the priority nursing assessment to
monitor for when administering vaccinations? - ANS ✔✔Anaphylaxis
Which example best represents effective primary prevention? - ANS ✔✔Immunization according to the
recommended schedule
A caregiver brings their 4-month-old infant to a well-baby clinic for immunizations. The infant is up-to-
date with the immunization schedule. The nurse should prepare to administer which immunizations to
this infant? - ANS ✔✔Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis (DTaP); Haemophilus influenzae Type B
(Hib); Inactivated Poliovirus vaccine (IPV); pneumococcal vaccine (PCV); rotavirus vaccine (RV)
Which intervention should the nurse suggest to the caregiver? - ANS ✔✔Apply a cold pack to the
injection site
Which vaccines are contraindicated during pregnancy? Select all that apply. - ANS ✔✔-MMR
-varicella
-zoster vaccines
A nurse is educating a client on vaccines. The nurse knows that the client understands the education
when the client makes which statement? - ANS ✔✔"The influenza vaccination gives me acquired
immunity to the flu."
Which scenario represents a major ethical and legal issue for all community/public health care
professionals? - ANS ✔✔Balancing individual autonomy against community protection.
A nurse is preparing to administer a live vaccine to a client. The nurse knows that live vaccines are
contraindicated if a client has which conditions? Select all that apply. - ANS ✔✔ALL except Use of
aerosolized steroids
What is the likelihood of the child getting measles in school? - ANS ✔✔Low, as most of the child's
playmates have been immunized.
The nurse is working at the local health department. Review the nurse's note. - ANS ✔✔painful rash
loss of appetite
abdominal discomfort
increased frequency of diarrhea
temperature of 100.9ºF
