The nurse has contributed to an educational program for staff members. Which of the following statements by a staff member would indicate a correct understanding of how passive immunity is provided?
a. "Administration of a toxoid."
b. "Administration of a vaccine."
c. "Administration of immunoglobulin."
d. "Having an acute disease."
ANS: C
Artificially acquired passive immunity involves injection of preformed antibodies. Antibodies are made up of immunoglobulins.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).