RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1281 of 2368

An unvaccinated child was exposed to chickenpox two days ago. What does the nurse tell the parent about the varicella vaccine?

  1. It will guarantee that the child does not develop chickenpox after exposure.
  2. It cannot be given after exposure, so the child must be isolated instead.
  3. It must be given on the same day that the chickenpox rash first appears.
  4. It may be given within three days of exposure and may improve outcomes.
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Correct answer: It may be given within three days of exposure and may improve outcomes.

The vaccine can be given within three days of exposure. It will not prevent varicella, but it may improve outcomes.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Other Childhood Disorders: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026