Practice Question
A nurse is administering vaccines at a county health immunization clinic. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to administer the meningococcal conjugate (MCV4) vaccine?
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Correct Answer:
An 11-year-old school-age child
Rationale:
💉 The meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) is routinely administered at age 11–12 years
💉 A booster is recommended at age 16
💉 It protects against Neisseria meningitidis, which causes bacterial meningitis
💉 Younger children may receive it only if they’re immunocompromised or at special risk
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4