DHA Vaccine Administration Course (1.5 hrs) Exam Questions Answered Correctly Latest
Update 2026/2027
Which of the following should be considered when selecting a needle for administering
injections? - Answers All of the above
The gauge of a needle is an inverse measurement of the diameter. As the diameter increases,
the gauge decreases, e.g., 18G needle is larger than a 24G needle. - Answers True
Prepackaged units ___. - Answers all of the above
The most accurate sized syringe for measuring smaller volumes is - Answers 1 mL
Identify a factor when selecting the size of a syringe. - Answers All of the above
There are two types of syringe tips - plain and locking. - Answers True
Identify the recommended site for an adult intramuscular vaccination. - Answers Deltoid Muscle
Identify the vaccine that is administered orally. - Answers Adenovirus
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 is the proper procedure for drawing vaccine from a vial? - Answers 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.
When preparing a syringe for vaccine administration you notice the package is partially open.
What should you do? - Answers Dispose of the defective syringe and get a new syringe
What is the most dangerous aspect of a vasovagal episode? - Answers Injuries obtained from a
fall
VAERS helps to identify any important new safety concerns and thereby assists in ensuring that
the benefits of vaccines continue to be far greater than the risks - Answers True
Epinephrine is referred to as adrenaline and causes - Answers Vasoconstriction/bronchodilation
What steps can you take to prevent nosocomial infections and associated complications -
Answers All of the above.
Identify the division of the autonomic nervous system involved in the release of epinephrine. -
Answers Sympathetic division
What is the appropriate dosage when administering epinephrine via EpiPen Junior? - Answers
0.15 mg/0.3 mL
Update 2026/2027
Which of the following should be considered when selecting a needle for administering
injections? - Answers All of the above
The gauge of a needle is an inverse measurement of the diameter. As the diameter increases,
the gauge decreases, e.g., 18G needle is larger than a 24G needle. - Answers True
Prepackaged units ___. - Answers all of the above
The most accurate sized syringe for measuring smaller volumes is - Answers 1 mL
Identify a factor when selecting the size of a syringe. - Answers All of the above
There are two types of syringe tips - plain and locking. - Answers True
Identify the recommended site for an adult intramuscular vaccination. - Answers Deltoid Muscle
Identify the vaccine that is administered orally. - Answers Adenovirus
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 is the proper procedure for drawing vaccine from a vial? - Answers 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.
When preparing a syringe for vaccine administration you notice the package is partially open.
What should you do? - Answers Dispose of the defective syringe and get a new syringe
What is the most dangerous aspect of a vasovagal episode? - Answers Injuries obtained from a
fall
VAERS helps to identify any important new safety concerns and thereby assists in ensuring that
the benefits of vaccines continue to be far greater than the risks - Answers True
Epinephrine is referred to as adrenaline and causes - Answers Vasoconstriction/bronchodilation
What steps can you take to prevent nosocomial infections and associated complications -
Answers All of the above.
Identify the division of the autonomic nervous system involved in the release of epinephrine. -
Answers Sympathetic division
What is the appropriate dosage when administering epinephrine via EpiPen Junior? - Answers
0.15 mg/0.3 mL
