Module 4: Vaccine Administration

B) Immobilize the arm to rest it and prevent further damage

To reduce pain after after receiving a vaccination, you can counsel a patient to do all of the following except: A) Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated B) Immobilize the arm to rest it and prevent further damage C) Take a non-aspirin pain medication if authorized by their doctor. D) Move the arm throughout the day.

B) You should allow the alcohol to dry before puncturing the rubber stopper

Which of the following is correct regarding preparing a vaccine from a multi-dose vial: A) You do not need to use alcohol to clean the rubber stopper after removing tha cap because the cap keeps the stopper sterile. B) You should allow the alcohol to dry before puncturing the rubber stopper C) Multi-dose vials have multiple doses, but all doses must be used within 24 hours of the first puncture because they are preservative free D) After wiping the rubber stopper with alcohol, puncture the rubber stopper before the alcohol has a chance to dry while it is still actively sterilizing the stopper surface.

C) Correct technique is safer for the patient, but more dangerous for you as the immunizer

Which of the following is false regarding immunization administration? A) Incorrect technique can result in patient injury B) Incorrect technique can decrease the efficacy of the vaccine C) Correct technique is safer for the patient, but more dangerous for you as the immunizer D) Correct technique protects you as the immunizer

D) The deeper you inject into the muscle, the more pain you cause, so choose the shortest needle length possible

Which of the following is not true about intramuscular vaccine administration in the deltoid? A) Choose the needle length based on the individuals age, weight, and amount of fatty tissues covering the deltoid B) Administer the vaccine 2-3 fingerbreadths or about 2 inches below the acromion process. C) If you administer the vaccine too close to the acromion process, you can cause serious damage to the shoulder D) The deeper you inject into the muscle, the more pain you cause, so choose the shortest needle length possible

C) Having the syringe ready on the table with the lid removed and needle exposed to prevent needle sticks

All of the following should be completed before administering a vaccine, except: A) Verifying name, date of birth, and the vaccine the patient is there to receive B) Explaining to the patient what they should expect from the vaccine and answering any questions they may have C) Having the syringe ready on the table with the lid removed and needle exposed to prevent needle sticks D) Have all the supplies needed to administer the vaccine set-up and easily accessible.

B) 45; back of the arm; 90;deltoid

For adults, subcutaneous injections should be administered at ___ degrees in the ___ and intramuscular injections should be administered at ___ degrees in the ___. A) 45; deltoid; 90; back of the arm B) 45; back of the arm; 90; deltoid C) 90; deltoid; 45; back of the arm D) 90; back of the arm; 45; deltoid

B) If you need to administer more than one vaccine in the same arm or leg, administer each vaccine at least one inch apart

When administering multiple vaccines of the same day: A) Try to administer all of the vaccines in the same arm or leg to limit the soreness to one appendage B) If you need to administer more than one vaccine in the same arm or leg, administer each vaccine at least one inch apart C) Administer the most painful vaccine first to get it over with. D) Advise the patient to not receive more than one vaccine per day.

C) Refer to the package insert to determine which diluent to use.

When selecting what diluent to use for a vaccine that requires reconstitution: A) Sterile water is a safe option for all vaccines B) Use saline for any powder-based vaccine because it is the best at dissolving particles C) Refer to the package insert to determine which diluent to use. D) The active ingredient is always in the vial containing the vaccine, so it does not matter which diluent you use.

D) When administering vaccines, keep the sharps container within arms reach at eye level.

When using a sharps container: A) Store the sharps container within arms reach on the ground where it is out of harms way B) Always fill the sharps container to the top to reduce the number of sharps containers used. C) Because safety needles are retracted into the syringe or safety device, there is no need to place them into a sharps container D) When administering vaccines, keep the sharps container within arms reach at eye level.

D) Only activate a needle's safety device or discard it in a sharps container after you have applied a band aid to the injection site.

Which of the following about needle safety best practices is incorrect? A) Always keep your eye on an exposed needle B) Never re-cap a used needle C) Activate a needle's safety device as soon as you remove the needle from the injection site D) Only activate a needle's safety device or discard it in a sharps container after you have applied a band aid to the injection site.