Technician) Exam Questions with
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How many patients are protected around CVS chain? - Answer: 35,000+
If a patient is 65 years or older, what vaccines are recommended? - Answer: Pneumonia
Shingles
Whooping Cough
Flu
What degree is a subcutaneous injection is administered at? - Answer: 45 degrees
How deep does a subcutaneous injection go? - Answer: Into the epidermis to subcutaneous tissue
What is the needle size in diameter and length for a subcutaneous injection? - Answer: 23 to 25 gauge
5/8 in.
What is the needle size in diameter and length for a intramuscular injection (age dependent)? - Answer:
23 to 25 gauge
5/8 in. children (<130lbs)
1 in. (<200lb women) (130-260lb men)
1 1/2 in. (200lb+ women) (260lb+ men)
Why do you inject a vaccine into the fatty layer (subcutaneous)? - Answer: There is less blood flower and
it the vaccine is also absorbed slower and the vaccine requires that.