The nurse has contributed to a staff education program on immunity
Which of the following responses by a participant would indicate a correct understanding of the type of immunity that protects newborns for the first 3 months of life as a result of maternal transmission of IgG?
a. "Active natural immunity occurs."
b. "Passive natural immunity occurs."
c. "Passive artificial immunity occurs."
d. "Active artificial immunity occurs."
ANS: B
One form of naturally acquired passive immunity includes placental transmission of antibodies from mother to fetus.
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