Practice Question
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 15-month-old child who is scheduled to receive the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for receiving this vaccine?
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Correct Answer:
Allergy to neomycin
Rationale:
✳️ A severe allergy to neomycin is a contraindication for receiving the MMR vaccine, as neomycin is used as a preservative or stabilizer in the vaccine.
✳️ Children with this allergy are at risk of experiencing a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction following administration.
✳️ The CDC specifically lists anaphylactic reactions to neomycin or gelatin as absolute contraindications to the MMR vaccine.
✳️ Other listed options, like a recent minor illness (URI), low-grade fever, or family history of seizures, are not contraindications and the vaccine may still be administered safely in those cases.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: 🤱🏼Maternity & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4