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Which type of immunity is acquired through the production of antibodies by lymphocytes?
Which type of immunity is acquired through the production of antibodies by lymphocytes?
What is the purpose of an antibody in the immune system?
What is the purpose of an antibody in the immune system?
What is the purpose of an antibody titer test?
What is the purpose of an antibody titer test?
What do antiproliferative drugs do?
What do antiproliferative drugs do?
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Which organization's recommendations are the basis for the immunization schedules provided on the CDC website?
Which organization's recommendations are the basis for the immunization schedules provided on the CDC website?
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Which term describes the protection of a population against a contagious disease when a significant portion of the public is immunized?
Which term describes the protection of a population against a contagious disease when a significant portion of the public is immunized?
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Which vaccine is recommended as a booster vaccine for older children and adults?
Which vaccine is recommended as a booster vaccine for older children and adults?
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Which group of individuals is particularly vulnerable to the complications of contagious diseases and should receive recommended vaccinations in adulthood?
Which group of individuals is particularly vulnerable to the complications of contagious diseases and should receive recommended vaccinations in adulthood?
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Which type of vaccine is composed of organisms that have been killed or inactivated by heat, radiation, or chemicals?
Which type of vaccine is composed of organisms that have been killed or inactivated by heat, radiation, or chemicals?
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Which type of vaccine contains live organisms that have been weakened and rendered harmless?
Which type of vaccine contains live organisms that have been weakened and rendered harmless?
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Which type of vaccine is made by genetic engineering and contains a synthetic or natural extract of the virus or bacterium?
Which type of vaccine is made by genetic engineering and contains a synthetic or natural extract of the virus or bacterium?
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How often should adults older than 19 years receive the booster vaccination for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis?
How often should adults older than 19 years receive the booster vaccination for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis?
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Which type of immunity is a long-acting and 'learned' protective response by lymphocyte production of antibodies that are directed against specific microorganisms?
Which type of immunity is a long-acting and 'learned' protective response by lymphocyte production of antibodies that are directed against specific microorganisms?
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What triggers lymphocytes to begin producing antibodies?
What triggers lymphocytes to begin producing antibodies?
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What is the difference between active and passive immunity?
What is the difference between active and passive immunity?
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What is the purpose of innate immunity?
What is the purpose of innate immunity?
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Which type of immunity is transferred as 'premade' antibodies from one person or animal to another person to provide immediate protection against a specific dangerous infection?
Which type of immunity is transferred as 'premade' antibodies from one person or animal to another person to provide immediate protection against a specific dangerous infection?
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What is the term used for a vaccine containing live organisms that have been weakened and rendered harmless so that they are not capable of causing disease but are still able to produce an immune response?
What is the term used for a vaccine containing live organisms that have been weakened and rendered harmless so that they are not capable of causing disease but are still able to produce an immune response?
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What is the term used for a vaccine composed of man-made substances that are very similar to the parts of a virus or bacterium that cause disease?
What is the term used for a vaccine composed of man-made substances that are very similar to the parts of a virus or bacterium that cause disease?
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What is the term used for a vaccine in which the organisms have been killed or inactivated by heat, radiation, or chemicals to prevent them from reproducing and causing disease but that can still trigger antibody production and immunity?
What is the term used for a vaccine in which the organisms have been killed or inactivated by heat, radiation, or chemicals to prevent them from reproducing and causing disease but that can still trigger antibody production and immunity?
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Which type of immunity is the most long-lasting?
Which type of immunity is the most long-lasting?
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Which type of immunity is transferred from a woman to her fetus during pregnancy and to her infant during breastfeeding?
Which type of immunity is transferred from a woman to her fetus during pregnancy and to her infant during breastfeeding?
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Which type of immunity is developed against a specific microorganism when it is deliberately injected into the body as a vaccination or immunization?
Which type of immunity is developed against a specific microorganism when it is deliberately injected into the body as a vaccination or immunization?
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Which type of immunity is transferred as premade antibodies from one person or animal to another?
Which type of immunity is transferred as premade antibodies from one person or animal to another?
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Which of the following is NOT a nursing responsibility for vaccine administration storage?
Which of the following is NOT a nursing responsibility for vaccine administration storage?
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What should be checked before administering a vaccine?
What should be checked before administering a vaccine?
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Where should vaccines be stored in the refrigerator?
Where should vaccines be stored in the refrigerator?
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How often should vaccine vials be checked for expiration dates?
How often should vaccine vials be checked for expiration dates?
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What should be checked before administering a vaccine that requires a diluent?
What should be checked before administering a vaccine that requires a diluent?
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What should be asked to the patient (or parent) before administering a vaccine?
What should be asked to the patient (or parent) before administering a vaccine?
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Which term describes the protection of a population against a contagious disease when a significant portion of the public is immunized?
Which term describes the protection of a population against a contagious disease when a significant portion of the public is immunized?
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What triggers lymphocytes to begin producing antibodies?
What triggers lymphocytes to begin producing antibodies?
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Which type of immunity is transferred as premade antibodies from one person or animal to another?
Which type of immunity is transferred as premade antibodies from one person or animal to another?
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Which group of individuals is particularly vulnerable to the complications of contagious diseases and should receive recommended vaccinations in adulthood?
Which group of individuals is particularly vulnerable to the complications of contagious diseases and should receive recommended vaccinations in adulthood?
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Which type of immunity is the body's intact protective barriers and the cellular responses of inflammation?
Which type of immunity is the body's intact protective barriers and the cellular responses of inflammation?
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What triggers lymphocytes to begin producing antibodies?
What triggers lymphocytes to begin producing antibodies?
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Which type of immunity provides long-term immunity to specific microorganisms?
Which type of immunity provides long-term immunity to specific microorganisms?
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What is the difference between active and passive immunity?
What is the difference between active and passive immunity?
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Which type of immunity is the most long-lasting?
Which type of immunity is the most long-lasting?
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Which type of immunity is transferred as premade antibodies from one person or animal to another person to provide immediate protection against a specific dangerous infection?
Which type of immunity is transferred as premade antibodies from one person or animal to another person to provide immediate protection against a specific dangerous infection?
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Which type of immunity is developed against a specific microorganism when it is deliberately injected into the body as a vaccination or immunization?
Which type of immunity is developed against a specific microorganism when it is deliberately injected into the body as a vaccination or immunization?
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Which type of immunity is composed of the antibodies that a woman transfers to her fetus during pregnancy and to her infant during breastfeeding?
Which type of immunity is composed of the antibodies that a woman transfers to her fetus during pregnancy and to her infant during breastfeeding?
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Which type of immunity is the body's physical resistance to becoming ill every time it comes into contact with pathogenic microorganisms?
Which type of immunity is the body's physical resistance to becoming ill every time it comes into contact with pathogenic microorganisms?
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What is the term used for a vaccine containing live organisms that have been weakened and rendered harmless so that they are not capable of causing disease but are still able to produce an immune response?
What is the term used for a vaccine containing live organisms that have been weakened and rendered harmless so that they are not capable of causing disease but are still able to produce an immune response?
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What is the term used for a vaccine composed of man-made substances that are very similar to the parts of a virus or bacterium that cause disease?
What is the term used for a vaccine composed of man-made substances that are very similar to the parts of a virus or bacterium that cause disease?
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Which type of immunity is acquired through the production of antibodies by lymphocytes?
Which type of immunity is acquired through the production of antibodies by lymphocytes?
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Which organization's recommendations are used to publish the immunization schedules on the CDC website?
Which organization's recommendations are used to publish the immunization schedules on the CDC website?
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Which principle is used to promote yearly vaccination for seasonal influenza?
Which principle is used to promote yearly vaccination for seasonal influenza?
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Which vaccine is used as a booster vaccine for older children and adults?
Which vaccine is used as a booster vaccine for older children and adults?
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Which group of individuals should receive recommended vaccinations in adulthood due to their vulnerability to complications of contagious diseases?
Which group of individuals should receive recommended vaccinations in adulthood due to their vulnerability to complications of contagious diseases?
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Which type of vaccine is composed of organisms that have been killed or inactivated by heat, radiation, or chemicals?
Which type of vaccine is composed of organisms that have been killed or inactivated by heat, radiation, or chemicals?
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How many times are 'baby shots' given to infants that contain antigens for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)?
How many times are 'baby shots' given to infants that contain antigens for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)?
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Which type of vaccine contains live organisms that have been weakened and rendered harmless?
Which type of vaccine contains live organisms that have been weakened and rendered harmless?
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How often should the booster vaccination for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis be given to adults older than 19 years?
How often should the booster vaccination for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis be given to adults older than 19 years?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended nursing responsibility for vaccine administration storage?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended nursing responsibility for vaccine administration storage?
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What should be checked before administering a vaccine that requires a diluent?
What should be checked before administering a vaccine that requires a diluent?
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Where should vaccines be stored in the refrigerator?
Where should vaccines be stored in the refrigerator?
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How often should adults older than 19 years receive the booster vaccination for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis?
How often should adults older than 19 years receive the booster vaccination for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis?
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Which organization's recommendations are the basis for the immunization schedules provided on the CDC website?
Which organization's recommendations are the basis for the immunization schedules provided on the CDC website?
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What should be asked to the patient (or parent) before administering a vaccine?
What should be asked to the patient (or parent) before administering a vaccine?
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Which type of immunity provides long-term immunity to specific microorganisms?
Which type of immunity provides long-term immunity to specific microorganisms?
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What triggers lymphocytes to begin producing antibodies?
What triggers lymphocytes to begin producing antibodies?
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Which type of immunity is transferred as 'premade' antibodies from one person or animal to another person to provide immediate protection against a specific dangerous infection?
Which type of immunity is transferred as 'premade' antibodies from one person or animal to another person to provide immediate protection against a specific dangerous infection?
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What is the purpose of innate immunity?
What is the purpose of innate immunity?
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Which term is used for a blood protein that is produced in response to and binds with any substance that the body's white blood cells consider foreign such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign substances in the blood?
Which term is used for a blood protein that is produced in response to and binds with any substance that the body's white blood cells consider foreign such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign substances in the blood?
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Which term is used for a test that detects and measures the amount of antibodies in the blood to help determine the strength of a person's immunity against a specific microorganism?
Which term is used for a test that detects and measures the amount of antibodies in the blood to help determine the strength of a person's immunity against a specific microorganism?
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Which term is used for any substance your body's white blood cells recognize as foreign that will cause lymphocytes to produce an antibody against it?
Which term is used for any substance your body's white blood cells recognize as foreign that will cause lymphocytes to produce an antibody against it?
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Which term is used for drugs that slow the growth of those lymphocytes most responsible for autoimmune diseases and for transplant rejection?
Which term is used for drugs that slow the growth of those lymphocytes most responsible for autoimmune diseases and for transplant rejection?
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Which of the following vaccinations is recommended for adults to protect against pneumonia and influenza?
Which of the following vaccinations is recommended for adults to protect against pneumonia and influenza?
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What is the principle used to promote yearly vaccination for seasonal influenza?
What is the principle used to promote yearly vaccination for seasonal influenza?
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Which organization's recommendations are used to publish the immunization schedules on the CDC website?
Which organization's recommendations are used to publish the immunization schedules on the CDC website?
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Which type of vaccine is composed of organisms that have been killed or inactivated by heat, radiation, or chemicals?
Which type of vaccine is composed of organisms that have been killed or inactivated by heat, radiation, or chemicals?
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Which term describes the type of immunity that a person develops against a specific microorganism when a form of it is deliberately injected into his or her body as a 'vaccination' or 'immunization'?
Which term describes the type of immunity that a person develops against a specific microorganism when a form of it is deliberately injected into his or her body as a 'vaccination' or 'immunization'?
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Which term describes a vaccine composed of man-made substances that are very similar to the parts of a virus or bacterium that cause disease?
Which term describes a vaccine composed of man-made substances that are very similar to the parts of a virus or bacterium that cause disease?
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Which term describes the type of immunity that is transferred as 'premade' antibodies from one person or persons and even from animals into another person to provide immediate protection against a specific dangerous infection?
Which term describes the type of immunity that is transferred as 'premade' antibodies from one person or persons and even from animals into another person to provide immediate protection against a specific dangerous infection?
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Which term describes a vaccine containing live organisms that have been weakened and rendered harmless so that they are not capable of causing disease but are still able to produce an immune response?
Which term describes a vaccine containing live organisms that have been weakened and rendered harmless so that they are not capable of causing disease but are still able to produce an immune response?
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Which type of immunity is the most long-lasting?
Which type of immunity is the most long-lasting?
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What is the purpose of giving a person a lot of specific antibodies from another person or animal?
What is the purpose of giving a person a lot of specific antibodies from another person or animal?
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Which type of immunity is transferred as premade antibodies from a woman to her fetus during pregnancy and to her infant during breast-feeding?
Which type of immunity is transferred as premade antibodies from a woman to her fetus during pregnancy and to her infant during breast-feeding?
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Which type of immunity is developed against a specific microorganism when a form of it is deliberately injected into the body as a vaccination or immunization?
Which type of immunity is developed against a specific microorganism when a form of it is deliberately injected into the body as a vaccination or immunization?
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Which type of vaccine is composed of organisms that have been killed or inactivated by heat, radiation, or chemicals?
Which type of vaccine is composed of organisms that have been killed or inactivated by heat, radiation, or chemicals?
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Which type of vaccine contains live organisms that have been weakened and rendered harmless?
Which type of vaccine contains live organisms that have been weakened and rendered harmless?
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Which type of vaccine is commonly used for diseases such as tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), human papilloma virus (HPV), and hepatitis B virus (HVB)?
Which type of vaccine is commonly used for diseases such as tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), human papilloma virus (HPV), and hepatitis B virus (HVB)?
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Which type of vaccine is made by genetic engineering and contains a synthetic or natural extract of the virus or bacterium that causes disease?
Which type of vaccine is made by genetic engineering and contains a synthetic or natural extract of the virus or bacterium that causes disease?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended nursing responsibility for vaccine administration storage?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended nursing responsibility for vaccine administration storage?
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What should be checked before administering a vaccine?
What should be checked before administering a vaccine?
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What should be asked to the patient (or parent) before administering a vaccine?
What should be asked to the patient (or parent) before administering a vaccine?
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Where should vaccines be stored in the refrigerator?
Where should vaccines be stored in the refrigerator?
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What is the purpose of an antibody titer test?
What is the purpose of an antibody titer test?
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Which type of immunity is transferred from a woman to her fetus during pregnancy and to her infant during breastfeeding?
Which type of immunity is transferred from a woman to her fetus during pregnancy and to her infant during breastfeeding?
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Which term describes a test that detects and measures the amount of antibodies in the blood to help determine the strength of a person's immunity against a specific microorganism?
Which term describes a test that detects and measures the amount of antibodies in the blood to help determine the strength of a person's immunity against a specific microorganism?
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Which type of immunity is acquired through the production of antibodies by lymphocytes?
Which type of immunity is acquired through the production of antibodies by lymphocytes?
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Which type of vaccine contains live organisms that have been weakened and rendered harmless?
Which type of vaccine contains live organisms that have been weakened and rendered harmless?
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Which term describes drugs that slow the growth of those lymphocytes most responsible for autoimmune diseases and for transplant rejection?
Which term describes drugs that slow the growth of those lymphocytes most responsible for autoimmune diseases and for transplant rejection?
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Which type of immunity is the body's intact protective barriers and the cellular responses of inflammation?
Which type of immunity is the body's intact protective barriers and the cellular responses of inflammation?
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What triggers lymphocytes to begin producing antibodies?
What triggers lymphocytes to begin producing antibodies?
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Which type of immunity is developed against a specific microorganism when it is deliberately injected into the body as a vaccination or immunization?
Which type of immunity is developed against a specific microorganism when it is deliberately injected into the body as a vaccination or immunization?
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Which type of vaccine contains live organisms that have been weakened and rendered harmless?
Which type of vaccine contains live organisms that have been weakened and rendered harmless?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended vaccination during childhood?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended vaccination during childhood?
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What is the principle used to promote yearly vaccination for seasonal influenza?
What is the principle used to promote yearly vaccination for seasonal influenza?
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Which organization's recommendations are the basis for the immunization schedules provided on the CDC website?
Which organization's recommendations are the basis for the immunization schedules provided on the CDC website?
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Which of the following contagious diseases may require additional vaccinations depending on a person's job or travel?
Which of the following contagious diseases may require additional vaccinations depending on a person's job or travel?
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Which type of immunity is the body's physical resistance to becoming ill every time it comes into contact with pathogenic microorganisms?
Which type of immunity is the body's physical resistance to becoming ill every time it comes into contact with pathogenic microorganisms?
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Which type of immunity is the result of successful vaccination that causes a person to develop their own antibodies for immunity against the substance in the vaccine?
Which type of immunity is the result of successful vaccination that causes a person to develop their own antibodies for immunity against the substance in the vaccine?
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Which type of immunity is transferred as 'premade' antibodies from one person or persons and even from animals into another person to provide immediate protection against a specific dangerous infection?
Which type of immunity is transferred as 'premade' antibodies from one person or persons and even from animals into another person to provide immediate protection against a specific dangerous infection?
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Which type of vaccine contains live organisms that have been weakened and rendered harmless so that they are not capable of causing disease but are still able to produce an immune response?
Which type of vaccine contains live organisms that have been weakened and rendered harmless so that they are not capable of causing disease but are still able to produce an immune response?
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Which type of vaccine is composed of organisms that have been killed or inactivated by heat, radiation, or chemicals?
Which type of vaccine is composed of organisms that have been killed or inactivated by heat, radiation, or chemicals?
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How many times are 'baby shots' given to infants that contain antigens for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)?
How many times are 'baby shots' given to infants that contain antigens for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)?
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Which type of immunity is composed of the antibodies that a woman transfers to her fetus during pregnancy and to her infant during breastfeeding?
Which type of immunity is composed of the antibodies that a woman transfers to her fetus during pregnancy and to her infant during breastfeeding?
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Which vaccine is recommended as a booster vaccine for older children and adults?
Which vaccine is recommended as a booster vaccine for older children and adults?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended nursing responsibility for vaccine administration storage?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended nursing responsibility for vaccine administration storage?
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Where should vaccines be stored in the refrigerator?
Where should vaccines be stored in the refrigerator?
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What should be asked to the patient (or parent) before administering a vaccine?
What should be asked to the patient (or parent) before administering a vaccine?
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What should be checked weekly for expiration dates?
What should be checked weekly for expiration dates?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a recommended nursing responsibility for vaccine administration storage?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a recommended nursing responsibility for vaccine administration storage?
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Which of the following is mentioned as a recommended nursing responsibility for vaccine administration storage?
Which of the following is mentioned as a recommended nursing responsibility for vaccine administration storage?
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Which type of acquired immunity is the most long-lasting and provides true immunity to a specific microorganism?
Which type of acquired immunity is the most long-lasting and provides true immunity to a specific microorganism?
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Which type of acquired immunity is composed of antibodies transferred from a mother to her fetus during pregnancy and to her infant during breastfeeding?
Which type of acquired immunity is composed of antibodies transferred from a mother to her fetus during pregnancy and to her infant during breastfeeding?
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Which type of acquired immunity is developed against a specific microorganism when a form of it is deliberately injected into the body as a vaccination or immunization?
Which type of acquired immunity is developed against a specific microorganism when a form of it is deliberately injected into the body as a vaccination or immunization?
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Which type of acquired immunity is transferred as premade antibodies from one person or animal to another?
Which type of acquired immunity is transferred as premade antibodies from one person or animal to another?
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