A nurse is preparing to administer routine immunizations to a 4-month-old infant. The infant is currently up to date on all previously recommended immunizations. Which immunizations will the nurse prepare to administer? (Select all that apply.)
a. Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
b. Rotavirus (RV)
c. Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP)
d. Varicella
e. Haemophilus influenzae type b (HIB)
f. Inactivated poliovirus (IPV)
ANS: B, C, E, F
Recommended immunization schedule for a 4-month-old, up to date on immunizations, would be to administer the rotavirus (RV), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP), Haemophilus influenza type b (HIB), and inactivated poliovirus (IPV) vaccinations. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and varicella would not be administered until the child is at least 1 year of age.
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