Immunizations Back-Up Technician Practice Test

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• What does a live vaccine do?
• Intradermal injections are given into the skin (dermal layer). Which needle size is typically used?
• How many doses are required for the Hepatitis A vaccination series?
• In the routine Hep B vaccination schedule, how many doses are included in the basic series?
• Which statement best defines polysaccharide?
• Which statement about influenza vaccination is true?
• How long after placement is a TB skin test read?
• How are parenteral vaccines administered?
• What size needle is used for intramuscular injections?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between gauge number and needle diameter?
• Which statement best describes the role of epinephrine in anaphylaxis?
• Which factors help determine the needle size for an injection?
• Which intramuscular injection site minimizes risk due to proximity to the sciatic nerve?
• Which statement best describes the recommended order of preparation for vaccination?
• What angle is used to administer an intramuscular injection into the deltoid?
• Which term denotes a substance that triggers antibody formation?
• Which statement about stabilizers in vaccines is true?
• What is the most important effect of vasovagal syncope?
• How many injections are given for a first-time smallpox vaccination?
• Which of the following is listed as a sign/symptom of TB?
• Which site is commonly used for intramuscular injections in patients older than 12 months?
• How often should epinephrine injections be repeated during anaphylaxis?
• Which statement best describes why parenteral vaccines may use a smaller dose than oral forms?
• Which sequence describes administering Flumist intranasally?
• Where is smallpox vaccination given?
• What size needle is used for subcutaneous injections?
• What is the first step in drawing vaccine from a vial?
• What do you use to remove bacteria from the patient's skin prior to a vaccine, and how?
• The ventral surface of the forearm is most commonly used for which type of injection?
• Which statement about meningococcal vaccination is correct?
• During Flumist intranasal administration, where should the sprayer tip be placed first?
• The term meaning piercing the mucous membranes or skin through needle sticks or injections is?
• What term describes immunity acquired through production of antibodies within the organism in response to antigens?
• A toxoid is best described as...
• How far from the bend of the elbow should an intradermal injection be administered?
• After an immunization, under what condition should a patient seek medical attention?
• Whose responsibility is it to ensure all military and nonmilitary personnel subject to rapid deployment receive all of their required immunizations?
• Which factors may interfere with circulation and absorption of the vaccine?
• There are two types of syringe tips - plain and locking. Which statement is correct?
• Which term lists all inactive ingredient categories in vaccines?
• How can you relieve a patient's anxiety regarding vaccination?
• True or False: All organs and systems in the body are subject to anaphylaxis.
• What are live vaccines?
• How long does vasovagal syncope normally last?
• Who reports to VAERS?
• Substances capable of inducing formation of antibodies are called?
• Which Right ensures the vaccine is given at the correct time/schedule?
• Which step involves cleaning the diaphragm with an alcohol swab?
• What are the two types of exemptions listed in AFCITA?
• Which statement about prepackaged units is accurate?
• Toxoid is defined as?
• What causes anaphylaxis?
• What are non-live or killed inactivated vaccines?
• Which statement correctly describes the influenza vaccination schedule?
• Which statement describes the HPV vaccination schedule?
• What is the most dangerous aspect of a vasovagal episode?
• A PPD result larger than what measurement is referred to the Military Public Health Office?
• What are the steps to preparing a vaccination?
• How is the smallpox vaccine administered?
• Which action helps ensure the correct dosage when using prepackaged units?
• A sterile solution that contains antibodies obtained from large pools of human blood plasma is called?
• What is a primary action of epinephrine in acute allergic reactions?
• Where should the needle be inserted when drawing vaccine from a vial?
• How much should an intradermal injection hold?
• What is one potential consequence of vaccination refusal when traveling internationally?
• Live vaccines are derived from what type of organisms?
• Which route bypasses the GI tract?
• If you suspect a patient may faint while receiving an injection, what action should you take?
• What should you advise patients after placing a TB skin test?
• Which term would best describe disease presence or incidence in a population?
• What position would you place a patient that is in anaphylaxis?
• What is the dosage and route for the Hepatitis B vaccine (Recombivax) in a child?
• An egg-allergic patient should not receive which vaccination before skin testing?
• What is the most common site for infants to receive a subcutaneous injection?
• Which statement about intramuscular injection sites is true?
• Which set lists the basic components of a needle?
• Which statement best describes syringe calibration and dosage accuracy?
• What steps can you take to prevent nosocomial infections and associated complications?
• Epinephrine is referred to as adrenaline and causes which effects?
• What is the primary purpose of pinching the skin during subcutaneous injections?
• What can happen to a member who refuses a vaccination?
• Which injection route commonly uses the vastus lateralis as a site?
• What is VAERS primary purpose?
• What is the recommended approach when a patient refuses immunization?
• Which intramuscular injection site has the best blood supply and the most rapid response in an adult?
• Which statement describes a disadvantage of plastic syringes?
• What should be done after a smallpox vaccination is delivered?
• What do Air Force members with medical exemptions require?
• How are subcutaneous injections given?
• The Td booster dose is administered every how many years throughout a lifetime?
• What is the correct technique for administering an intramuscular injection?
• Parenteral absorption implies what about dose size?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the six rights?
• Which statement about the meningococcal vaccination booster schedule is correct?
• What do adjuvants do?
• The term artificial passive immunity is derived from what mechanism?
• What are the two different tips of the syringe?
• Which needle gauge range is commonly used for intramuscular injections?
• How can you report to VAERS?
• Which of the following is an example of a preservative?
• Which statement best describes the overall cardiovascular effect of epinephrine?
• Naturally Acquired Active Immunity occurs when?
• What is the test dose for PPD?
• When should vital signs be obtained after the initial epinephrine dose?
• Which statement correctly describes a locking syringe tip?
• What are some classic signs of vasovagal syncope?
• Where are subcutaneous injections given?
• Which scenario describes naturally acquired passive immunity?
• When should you report to VAERS?
• What is the most common post-injection adverse event?
• The gauge of a needle is an inverse measurement of the diameter; as the diameter increases the gauge decreases. Which option is correct?
• Which of the following is an example of a live vaccine derived from a virus?
• Where are intramuscular injections given?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an inactive ingredient category?
• What is the recommended booster schedule for anthrax vaccine if continued immunity is needed?
• What is epinephrine and what does it cause?
• What should be considered when selecting a needle for administering injections?
• Where should you never give an intramuscular shot? Why?
• When is the TB disease rate highest?
• BCG vaccination may cause a false positive PPD result.
• Naturally acquired passive immunity occurs when:
• Is it true that only the purpose and characteristics determine the route of administration?
• The BCG vaccine uses what type of organism?
• How many doses are required for the Hepatitis B vaccination series?
• Who can grant medical exemptions?
• Diameter for puncture during smallpox vaccine administration should be within what size?
• Which part of the needle is the sharpened edge?
• What method is used to confirm a TB case?
• Which statement describes common symptoms of anaphylaxis?
• After removing the cap, what is the next step when drawing vaccine from a vial?
• What are inactive ingredients in vaccines?
• Which symptom is not typical of a vasovagal syncope episode?
• Which statement about artificial passive immunity is correct?
• What does the vagal nerve primarily control?
• Whose responsibility is it to recognize and treat anaphylaxis?
• Who can report to VAERS?
• What do detergents in vaccines do?
• Activation of which autonomic division triggers the release of epinephrine?
• What route is used to administer smallpox vaccine?
• Which substance is a preservative used in some vaccines?
• Which statement about how smallpox vaccine is delivered is true?
• Which of the following is one of the Six Rights of vaccine administration?
• What is the purpose of the Reportable Events Table in VAERS reporting?
• What is the final step in drawing the vaccine from the vial?
• What occurs during vasovagal syncope?
• Which item is NOT a basic component of a syringe?
• Which statement describes artificially acquired passive immunity?
• Joined together especially in pairs describes which term?
• How is the Flumist vaccination administered?
• What does VAERS do?
• What type of needle is used to administer smallpox?
• If patient has symptoms of asthma or laryngeal edema what position would you avoid placing them in?
• What is the purpose of preservatives in vaccines?
• Which statement best describes how VAERS collects data?
• At a 6-month well visit for a child up to date through 4 months, which vaccines are typically due?
• What are the basic components of a syringe?
• Before administering a vaccine, which framework should be followed?
• What areas should you avoid when giving an injection?
• Which vaccine combines Hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b?
• Prevnar protects against infection by which organism?
• For the Mantoux TB test, how far below the elbow bend should the injection be placed intradermally?
• What vascular effect does epinephrine have?
• Artificially acquired passive immunity is characterized by:
• Epinephrine is also known by what common name?
• What effect does epinephrine have on cardiac activity?
• When reconstituting a multi-dose vaccine, what should be done with the vial?
• Which item is not typically considered when selecting a needle for injections?
• Which statement best describes active immunity?
• Which term refers to the class of proteins that includes antibodies in the blood?
• What is the correct order from fastest to slowest absorption sites for injections?
• What must a member undergo to obtain a medical permanent exemption?
• What are prepackaged units?
• Which statement best describes immunization exemptions in this context?
• Where are intradermal injections administered?
• Vasovagal syncope is caused by which mechanism?
• Which statement best describes active immunity?
• Which statement describes a disadvantage of parenteral injections?
• What are the two types of medical exemptions?
• Which area is the most commonly used for intradermal injections?
• What is the BCG vaccination?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of non-live vaccines?
• What is the first critical step to prevent nosocomial infections during vaccine administration?
• VAERS is co-sponsored by which agencies?
• Subcutaneous tissue lies between which structures?
• Which fever pattern is listed as a sign or symptom of TB?
• Which statement best describes the bevel of a needle?
• How are intradermal injections administered?
• What angle is used when giving a subcutaneous injection?
• During a vasovagal episode, which statement best describes autonomic changes?
• What is an administrative exemption used for?
• Which route is recommended for administering the Hepatitis B vaccine in children?
• What factors determine syringe selection?
• Anaphylaxis is?
• What indicates a vaccine drop on the bifurcated needle before skin deposition?
• During PPD injection, what should be observed at the injection site?
• Which term best describes a preparation used to stimulate immunity by introducing killed or attenuated organisms?
• What do you do if a patient refuses the vaccination?
• What is the appropriate Epinephrine 1:2000 aqueous IM dose via EpiPen Junior?
• Which component helps prevent contamination of vaccines?
• Which technique is recommended when applying an alcohol swab to disinfect the skin before injection?
• Temporary medical exemptions are typically characterized by which attribute?
• Subcutaneous injections are given where?
• Which professionals are authorized to grant medical exemptions?
• Varicella vaccination schedule requires how many doses?
• When preparing a syringe for vaccine administration you notice the package is partially open. What should you do?
• Which statement about the effect of epinephrine on the heart is true?
• Where are intramuscular vaccinations given?
• All serum globulins with antibody activity are referred to as what?
• In vaccine terminology, what does attenuated mean?
• How is HPV vaccine scheduled?
• Which statement best describes the initial meningococcal vaccination schedule?
• What size is the most accurate syringe?
• At an 8-week check-up with no prior immunizations, which vaccines are typically indicated?
• What is the most common site for adults to receive a subcutaneous injection?
• What are calibrations on the syringe barrel measured in?
• What must be done to the 2766C in order for it to be considered official?
• Which intramuscular site is generally preferred for rapid absorption for vaccines in adults?
• What is VAERS?
• What shouldn't you do after giving an intradermal injection? why?
• Which combination most accurately lists the signs and symptoms of TB?
• The prescribed dosage and route for the anthrax vaccine is ___ with a possible mild ___ reaction.
• Under NCVIA, which types of events must be reported to VAERS?
• What is the most common site for subcutaneous injections?
• How is TB transmitted?
• Which of the following is an advantage of plastic syringes?
• Which is a common intramuscular injection site for infants under 12 months old?
• Prevnar is designed to protect against infection by which organism?
• The term that means disease presence or incidence is?
• Which vaccine is delivered by the percutaneous route?
• Vaccines can be given in the gluteal area to pediatric patients.
• If a wheal does not appear after PPD is injected, what is the recommended course of action and why?
• Vaccine is defined as?
• How often is TDAP given?
• Which statement reflects the appropriate approach to the needle at the end of vaccination prep?
• MMR vaccination is given in how many doses?
• Which of the following is not typically associated with anaphylaxis?
• The number of deaths in a given time or place is called?
• Which statement describes artificially acquired active immunity?
• What does the gauge of a needle measure?
• What is the routine dosing schedule for Hep B vaccination?
• Which act created VAERS?
• What is the immediate intervention following the diagnosis of anaphylaxis?
• What category of drugs is used to treat TB infections?
• During a vasovagal episode, heart rate is typically what?
• A solution of antibodies prepared from serum of animals immunized with specific antigens used to achieve short-term passive immunity in humans is called?
• What is the primary mechanism of action of treatments for TB infections?
• Which factor influences needle length critical to depth of injection?
• What documentation is required in the case of an adverse event?
• Stimulation of which division of the autonomic nervous system causes the release of epinephrine?
• The need to report an event to VAERS depends on which of the following?
• Which factor is NOT used to select a syringe?
• What is a vaccine defined as?
• Permanent medical exemptions are typically characterized by which attribute?
• Immunity acquired by transfer of antibodies from another individual is known as?
• What does a medical exemption include regarding immunizations?
• Which term is defined as the rate at which deaths occur in a population?
• What determines what type of needle and syringe is used?
• What is the most common type of syringe used for administration of parenteral injections?
• What precaution must a technician take to avoid a needle-stick injury?
• In the EABCA sequence, which action is performed last?
• Which statement best defines artificially acquired active immunity?
• Why are prepackaged units beneficial?
• The primary immunization series for Pediarix is given at which ages?
• Which disease does the DTaP vaccine protect against?
• What does the gauge size depend on in an intramuscular injection?
• What are some advantages associated with the use of parenteral injections?
• What is the primary responsibility of an Immunization Back-Up Technician (IBT)?
• What affects the absorption rate of injections?
• Is anaphylaxis capable of involving multiple organ systems?
• Which term describes the route of administration that bypasses the digestive tract?