Smallpox Course 2 hrs Pre Test DHA US081 Questions and Answers

Simultaneous administration of smallpox vaccine is not recommended with which of the following vaccines? Ans: Varicella As part of a pre-outbreak smallpox vaccination program, which is NOT likely to be a responsibility of vaccine administration personnel? Ans: Informing the public about the location of smallpox vaccination clinics A person at greatest risk for developing progressive vaccinia after smallpox vaccination would be one ________. Ans: being currently treated for leukemia Which statement is true about historical trends in smallpox illness and control? Ans: In 1777, George Washington had his troops inoculated with variola virus to protect them against smallpox. Smallpox is caused by which virus? Ans: Variola A person who has a single lesion on the face resulting from autoinoculation should ____________. Ans: be referred to a physician who specializes in infectious disease, vaccine adverse events, or dermatology Which statement is correct about smallpox post-vaccination guidelines for healthcare workers? A recently vaccinated healthcare worker ____________. Ans: should have a semi-permeable barrier over his or her vaccination site dressing, plus long sleeves, when providing patient care Which person should not be given smallpox vaccine in a pre-outbreak setting? (Assume that there are no conditions or risk factors other than those listed). Ans: A 50 year old who has been diagnosed with "mini-strokes," which all have resolved without any lasting dam