When Preparing to Administer a Hepatitis B Vaccine to a Newborn,the

question 11

Multiple Choice

When preparing to administer a hepatitis B vaccine to a newborn,the nurse should:

• A) obtain a syringe with a 25-gauge, 5/8-inch needle.
• B) confirm that the newborn's mother has been infected with the hepatitis B virus.
• C) assess the dorsogluteal muscle as the preferred site for injection.
• D) confirm that the newborn is at least 24 hours old.

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Definitions:

Cutting-plane Lines

Lines on a drawing indicating the imaginary cut made through a part or assembly to reveal internal features in a sectional view.

Quarter Section

A method of dividing a piece of land into four equal parts in land surveying; also indicative of a technique in illustration where a portion is removed to reveal internal features.

Broken-out Section

A drawing technique that removes a part of the object to reveal internal features not visible from the outside.

Offset Section

A portion of a drawing or structure that is displaced to show details not visible in the regular view.