Practice Question
A nurse is assisting with the development of an inservice about viral and bacterial meningitis. The nurse should include that the introduction of which of the following immunizations decreased the incidence of bacterial meningitis?
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Correct Answer:
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) and Haemophilus Type B (HIB Vaccine)
Rationale:
🟢 The PCV protects against Streptococcus pneumoniae, a leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children.
🟢 HIB vaccine targets Haemophilus influenzae type B, which previously caused many cases of severe childhood meningitis.
🟢 The introduction of these vaccines led to a significant reduction in pediatric bacterial meningitis incidence.
🟢 Other vaccines (like DTaP, IPV, varicella, or TDAP) do not specifically prevent the most common bacterial causes of meningitis.
🟢 Immunization education is vital for disease prevention and community health protection.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Pediatrics
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