All organs and systems in the body are subjected to anaphylaxis? - ANS True
What is the appropriate dosage when administering epinephrine via EpiPen Junior? - ANS
0.15mL
Stimulation of which division of the autonomic nervous system causes the release of
epinephrine? - ANS Sympathetic Division
Epinephrine is referred to as adrenaline and causes? - ANS Vasoconstriction/ Bronchodilation
What effect does epinephrine have on cardiac activity? - ANS Epinephrine stimulates the
receptor cells of the smooth cardiac muscle causing the heart rate and blood pressure to
increase.
What is the most dangerous aspect of a vasovagal episode? - ANS Injures obtained from a fall
There are two types of syringe tips- plain and locking? - ANS True
What is the most common type of syringe used for administration of parenteral injections? - ANS
Plastic
Syringe selection is based on? - ANS Purpose of injection, the volume of vaccine to be injected,
and the need for accuracy in dosage.
The most accurate size syringe is the? - ANS 1mL
Prepackaged units? - ANS Guarantee accuracy, are convenient for normal use, are especially
convenient for emergency situations.
The gauge of a needle is an inverse measurement of the diameter. As the diameter increases,
the gauge decreases? - ANS True
Which of the following should be considered when selecting a needle for administrating
injections? - ANS Size of the muscle, Thickness of the adipose tissue at the injection site,
volume of material to be administered.
Because a vaccine administered parenterally is almost totally absorbed rather than being
partially destroyed by the digestive system, a smaller dosage will obtain the same therapeutic
affect. - ANS True
,Only the purpose and characteristics of the vaccine determine the route of administration. - ANS
False
Of the different sites available for an intramuscular injection (IM) for an adult, which site has the
best blood supple and the most rapid response? - ANS Deltoid Muscle
What steps can you take to prevent nosocomial infections and associated complications? - ANS
Hand washing, maintain sterility of equipment, cleaning of the injection site.
When preparing a syringe for vaccine administration you notice the package is partially open.
What should you do? - ANS Dispose of the defective syringe and get a new syringe.
The proper procedure fro drawing vaccine from a vial is? - ANS Remove the protective cap on
the vial and clean off the diaphragm with an alcohol swab. Insert the needle in the center of the
rubber diaphragm and aspirate the vaccine.
Which vaccines are administered via the oral route? - ANS Adenovirus, Ty21, Rotavirus
What steps should you take before administrating a vaccine? - ANS Follow the 7 rights of
medication administration
What is the most commonly used area for the administration of intradermal injections? - ANS
Volar surface of forearms
The most common site for subcutaneous injections for adults? - ANS Triceps
Which intramuscular injection site presents the most risk because of proximity to the large
sciatic nerve? - ANS Gluteal sites
Choose the correct intramuscular injection needle angle when administrating an injection into
the deltoid muscle? - ANS 90 degrees
Vaccines can be given in the gluteal area to pediatric patients? - ANS False
International health threat assessments are conducted by which governing agency? - ANS
Defense intelligence agency armed forces medical intelligence center (AFMIC)
AFI 48-110_IP outlines immunization guidelines for active duty personnel on alert status? - ANS
True
Can waivers for religious reasons be revoked if the mission is compromised? - ANS Yes
Who has the responsibility for ensuring military and non military personal who are subject to
rapid deployment, receive all required immunizations? - ANS Commander
, Which of the following questions should you ask the patient prior to administrating aa
medication or vaccine? - ANS Do you have allergies to medications foods or vaccines, Are you
or a family member immunocompromised/deficient due to medication, treatment, or disease,
Are you pregnant or have the intention of becoming pregnant in the next three months.
When annotating immunization records, using a signature stamp is authorized? - ANS False
When transcribing an adult's immunization record, only transcribe immunizations that are? -
ANS Once in a lifetime
Current
In a series
IAW WHO Article 80, what document is considered adequate proof of vaccination for armed
forces personnel? - ANS DD Form 2766C, Vaccine Administration Record
At the time of initial immunization of Air Force non-military personnel, a DD Form 2766C is
established. Which other form can you use to document the immunization?. - ANS International
Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP)
Active immunity? - ANS Is a reaction that stimulates antibodies production
Appears following exposure to an antigen
Is a direct result of an immune response
Artificially acquired passive immunity results from the administration of a specific? - ANS
Antibody
The prescribed dosage and route for an anthrax vaccine is? - ANS 0.5mL IM
The recommended booster dose for the Anthrax is ? - ANS Annually if continued immunity is
needed
What is the route schedule for hepatitis - b ( except heplisav-b) vaccination? - ANS Day- 0,
Day- 30,
Day- 180
A patient with a history of an anaphylactic reaction after ingestion of eggs should not receive a
(n) vaccination before they are skin tested? - ANS Influenza (Flu)
The Td booster dose is administered? - ANS Every 10 years throughout lifetime.
What is the dosage requirement for a child for Recombivax (Hepatitis-B) vaccine? - ANS 0.5mL
IM Deltoid muscle (<20 years of age)
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