Hepatitis B Vaccine
Hepatitis B Vaccine ( 4 Questions)
A client who has been exposed to hepatitis B virus (HBV) asks the nurse what he can do to prevent infection.
The nurse explains that the client can receive which of the following interventions? (Select all that apply)
Hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) are the recommended interventions for a person who has been exposed to hepatitis B virus (HBV) through a distinct, identifiable exposure to blood or body fluids that contain blood. Hepatitis B vaccine provides active immunity by stimulating the production of antibodies against HBV, while HBIG provides passive immunity by giving temporary antibodies from another source.
Hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) are the recommended interventions for a person who has been exposed to hepatitis B virus (HBV) through a distinct, identifiable exposure to blood or body fluids that contain blood. Hepatitis B vaccine provides active immunity by stimulating the production of antibodies against HBV, while HBIG provides passive immunity by giving temporary antibodies from another source.
Antiviral medication is not indicated for postexposure prophylaxis of HBV, but rather for the treatment of chronic HBV infection.
Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections such as HBV.
Blood transfusion is not a preventive measure for HBV infection, but rather a potential source of exposure to HBV and other bloodborne pathogens.
The correct answer is choice A and B.
Hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) are the recommended interventions for a person who has been exposed to hepatitis B virus (HBV) through a distinct, identifiable exposure to blood or body fluids that contain blood. Hepatitis B vaccine provides active immunity by stimulating the production of antibodies against HBV, while HBIG provides passive immunity by giving temporary antibodies from another source.
Choice C is wrong because antiviral medication is not indicated for postexposure prophylaxis of HBV, but rather for the treatment of chronic HBV infection.
Choice D is wrong because antibiotics are not effective against viral infections such as HBV.
Choice E is wrong because blood transfusion is not a preventive measure for HBV infection, but rather a potential source of exposure to HBV and other bloodborne pathogens.