AIR FORCE IBT STUDY GUIDE
active immunity - Answers -Usually long-lasting immunity that is acquired through
production of antibodies within the organism in response to the presence of antigens.
Antigen(s) - Answers -Substance(s) capable of inducing formation of antibodies
Anti-toxin - Answers -A solution of antibodies prepared from serum of animals
immunized with specific antigens and used to achieve short-term passive immunity in
humans who may lack protective antibodies.
Conjugation - Answers -Covalently attaching an antigen (polysaccharide organism) to a
carrier protein
Guillain-Barre syndrome - Answers -A disorder in which a person's own immune system
damages their nerve cells, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis.
Immune globulin - Answers -Immune serum globulin (ISG) is a sterile solution that
contains antibodies that were obtained from large pools of human blood plasma
Immunoglobulins - Answers -All serum globulins with antibody activity are referred to as
immunoglobulins.
Hyper immune globulin - Answers -Antibody products that contain high titers of specific
antibody.
Morbidity - Answers -of, relating to, or characteristics of disease
Mortality - Answers -the number of deaths in a given time or place
Parenteral - Answers -piercing mucous membranes or the skin through needle sticks,
human bites, cuts and abrasions; injection through some route such as, subcutaneous
and intramuscular
passive immunity - Answers -Immunity acquire by transfer of antibodies
What events should be reported to VAERS - Answers -Events resulting in
hospitalization longer than 24 hours, a life threatening event, time lost from duty more
than one duty shift, or an event related to suspected contamination of a vaccine vial.
The NCVIA requires the following events to be reported - Answers -Any reaction that is
listed in the vaccine injury table, any reactions requiring medical
attention/hospitalization, any reaction that is not listed in the manufactures package
insert
,True/False: All organs and systems in the body are subject to anaphylaxis. - Answers -
True
What is the appropriate dosage when administering epi 1:2000 aqueous IM via Epi pen
Jr? - Answers -0.15ml
Stimulation of which division of the autonomic nervous system causes the release of
epinephrine - Answers -Sympathetic division
What effect does epinephrine have on cardiac activity? - Answers -Epinephrine
stimulates the receptor cells of the smooth cardiac muscle causing the heart rate and
blood pressure to increase.
What five routes a vaccines administered through? - Answers -Subcutaneous,
Intramuscular, Intranasal, Oral, Intradermal
Syringe selection is based on the - Answers -Purpose of injection, the volume of
vaccine to be obtained, and the need for accuracy in dosage.
Needle size and site of injections in made for each person on the basis of - Answers -
size of muscle, the thickness of adipose tissue at site, volume of material to be
administered, injection technique and depth below the muscle surface which is being
injected.
An intradermal injection should not hold more than - Answers -0.1mL of fluid
Size of needle for intradermal injection - Answers -3/8-5/8in, 26-27G
size of needle for subcutaneous injection - Answers -average 5/8in, 23-25G
size of needle for intramuscular injection - Answers -1-1/2in, 22-25G
Most vaccines cannot be given orally because - Answers -the degrade in the GI tract
Vaccines administered via the oral route - Answers -Adenovirus, Ty21, Rotavirus
Change sharp containers when - Answers -3/4 full
The deltoid muscle has - Answers -the best blood supply and most rapid absorption
The gluteal muscles are - Answers -not so well supplied and have slower response
teams
Subcutaneous tissues have - Answers -less blood supply and slower response time and
slower rate of absorption
, Intradermal tissue are - Answers -poorly supplied with blood vessel and have the
slowest rate of absorption.
Vaccines that are lyophilized (freeze-dried) require what before administration? -
Answers -Reconstitution
Smallpox vaccine is administered by the - Answers -percutaneous route
Smallpox vaccine is administered using a - Answers -bifurcated needle
True/False: There are two types of syringe tips-plain and locking - Answers -True
The most accurate size syringe is - Answers -1 mL
True/False: Only the purpose and characteristics of the vaccine determine the route of
administration - Answers -False
What steps should you take before administering a vaccine - Answers -Follow the 7
rights of medication administration
Most common area used for intradermal injections - Answers -volvar surface of
forearms
True/False: Vaccines can be given in the gluteal area to pediatric patients - Answers -
False
Angle used when administering an injection into the deltoid muscle - Answers -90
degrees
True/False: As diameter increases, the gauge decreases of a needle - Answers -True
What is the most common type of syringe used for administration of parenteral
injections? - Answers -Plastic
Rotavirus comes in liquid form and is administered to infants ages - Answers -6 weeks
through 32 weeks
Adenovirus and oral typhoid comes in - Answers -tablet form
IBTs are ultimately responsible for - Answers -knowing the actions/reactions of the
vaccine, the contraindications, preparation, administration, storage and required
schedule for vaccines.
It is imperative that patients be screened for - Answers -allergies to food, medications
and vaccines and their components prior to administration.
active immunity - Answers -Usually long-lasting immunity that is acquired through
production of antibodies within the organism in response to the presence of antigens.
Antigen(s) - Answers -Substance(s) capable of inducing formation of antibodies
Anti-toxin - Answers -A solution of antibodies prepared from serum of animals
immunized with specific antigens and used to achieve short-term passive immunity in
humans who may lack protective antibodies.
Conjugation - Answers -Covalently attaching an antigen (polysaccharide organism) to a
carrier protein
Guillain-Barre syndrome - Answers -A disorder in which a person's own immune system
damages their nerve cells, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis.
Immune globulin - Answers -Immune serum globulin (ISG) is a sterile solution that
contains antibodies that were obtained from large pools of human blood plasma
Immunoglobulins - Answers -All serum globulins with antibody activity are referred to as
immunoglobulins.
Hyper immune globulin - Answers -Antibody products that contain high titers of specific
antibody.
Morbidity - Answers -of, relating to, or characteristics of disease
Mortality - Answers -the number of deaths in a given time or place
Parenteral - Answers -piercing mucous membranes or the skin through needle sticks,
human bites, cuts and abrasions; injection through some route such as, subcutaneous
and intramuscular
passive immunity - Answers -Immunity acquire by transfer of antibodies
What events should be reported to VAERS - Answers -Events resulting in
hospitalization longer than 24 hours, a life threatening event, time lost from duty more
than one duty shift, or an event related to suspected contamination of a vaccine vial.
The NCVIA requires the following events to be reported - Answers -Any reaction that is
listed in the vaccine injury table, any reactions requiring medical
attention/hospitalization, any reaction that is not listed in the manufactures package
insert
,True/False: All organs and systems in the body are subject to anaphylaxis. - Answers -
True
What is the appropriate dosage when administering epi 1:2000 aqueous IM via Epi pen
Jr? - Answers -0.15ml
Stimulation of which division of the autonomic nervous system causes the release of
epinephrine - Answers -Sympathetic division
What effect does epinephrine have on cardiac activity? - Answers -Epinephrine
stimulates the receptor cells of the smooth cardiac muscle causing the heart rate and
blood pressure to increase.
What five routes a vaccines administered through? - Answers -Subcutaneous,
Intramuscular, Intranasal, Oral, Intradermal
Syringe selection is based on the - Answers -Purpose of injection, the volume of
vaccine to be obtained, and the need for accuracy in dosage.
Needle size and site of injections in made for each person on the basis of - Answers -
size of muscle, the thickness of adipose tissue at site, volume of material to be
administered, injection technique and depth below the muscle surface which is being
injected.
An intradermal injection should not hold more than - Answers -0.1mL of fluid
Size of needle for intradermal injection - Answers -3/8-5/8in, 26-27G
size of needle for subcutaneous injection - Answers -average 5/8in, 23-25G
size of needle for intramuscular injection - Answers -1-1/2in, 22-25G
Most vaccines cannot be given orally because - Answers -the degrade in the GI tract
Vaccines administered via the oral route - Answers -Adenovirus, Ty21, Rotavirus
Change sharp containers when - Answers -3/4 full
The deltoid muscle has - Answers -the best blood supply and most rapid absorption
The gluteal muscles are - Answers -not so well supplied and have slower response
teams
Subcutaneous tissues have - Answers -less blood supply and slower response time and
slower rate of absorption
, Intradermal tissue are - Answers -poorly supplied with blood vessel and have the
slowest rate of absorption.
Vaccines that are lyophilized (freeze-dried) require what before administration? -
Answers -Reconstitution
Smallpox vaccine is administered by the - Answers -percutaneous route
Smallpox vaccine is administered using a - Answers -bifurcated needle
True/False: There are two types of syringe tips-plain and locking - Answers -True
The most accurate size syringe is - Answers -1 mL
True/False: Only the purpose and characteristics of the vaccine determine the route of
administration - Answers -False
What steps should you take before administering a vaccine - Answers -Follow the 7
rights of medication administration
Most common area used for intradermal injections - Answers -volvar surface of
forearms
True/False: Vaccines can be given in the gluteal area to pediatric patients - Answers -
False
Angle used when administering an injection into the deltoid muscle - Answers -90
degrees
True/False: As diameter increases, the gauge decreases of a needle - Answers -True
What is the most common type of syringe used for administration of parenteral
injections? - Answers -Plastic
Rotavirus comes in liquid form and is administered to infants ages - Answers -6 weeks
through 32 weeks
Adenovirus and oral typhoid comes in - Answers -tablet form
IBTs are ultimately responsible for - Answers -knowing the actions/reactions of the
vaccine, the contraindications, preparation, administration, storage and required
schedule for vaccines.
It is imperative that patients be screened for - Answers -allergies to food, medications
and vaccines and their components prior to administration.
