Immunization Self-Study Assessment Exam Latest
Study Guide.
Which of the following is most likely to result in an influenza pandemic? - ANS Antigenic
drift in an influenza A virus.
What is meant by the term "immunization neighborhood"? - ANS Immunization
stakeholders collaborate to meet community immunization needs
The childhood/adolescent and adult immunization schedules are updated and published
annually during which months? - ANS January or February
HealthMap Vaccine Finder is a free online tool that allows pharmacists to - ANS List
their vaccination services so patients can find them when searching the website for
nearby immunizers.
What is the most common complication of pertussis? - ANS pneumonia
If pharmacists are called upon to assist with vaccination efforts following a natural
disaster, which vaccine is likely to be needed by many of the victims? - ANS tetanus
Jackie is a 34-year-old woman who received an influenza vaccine from you today. She
wants to know how long it will take for the vaccine to begin working to protect her from
getting the flu. What would be the most appropriate response to this patient? - ANS 14
days
At what point during pregnancy is it recommended to administer the influenza vaccine?
- ANS anytime is safe
Federal law makes offering an annual influenza vaccination a requirement for continued
federal funding in which setting? - ANS long-term care facilities
A 69 year-old man received Td vaccination 4 years ago. He is preparing to travel to see
his newborn granddaughter next month. Which of the following vaccines containing
tetanus, diphtheria, and/or pertussis would be most appropriate for him? - ANS Tdap
Kyle is a 5-year-old boy who is up to date with his vaccinations. He has never
experienced any adverse effects from vaccinations. At his next well-child check-up, Kyle
will be receiving the following vaccines: IPV, MMR, varicella vaccine, and a tetanus-
containing vaccine. Which of the following tetanus-containing vaccines would be
appropriate for him? - ANS DTaP
A health care provider who has not been vaccinated against hepatitis B is stuck by a
contaminated needle after administering an immunization to a hepatitis B-positive
patient. In addition to hepatitis B vaccine, the health care provider also should receive
, hepatitis B Immunoglobulin (HBIG) as postexposure prophylaxis because the HBIG
provides: - ANS prompt immunity
Which of the following statements would be accurate when responding to a patient's
concerns about the safety of vaccines? - ANS The immune system is capable of
stimulating an immune response to multiple vaccines administered at the same time.
Herd immunity refers to which of the following situations? - ANS vaccination of enough
individuals in a community to protect those who cannot be vaccinated.
Which of the following patients are appropriate candidates for the 2-dose schedule of
HPV9? - ANS 11 year-old girl with no medical conditions, series has not been started
Kimberly is a 34 year-old woman who is 30 weeks pregnant. She received a Td booster
dose 1 year ago when she cut her hand while working in the kitchen. She has no
documentation of receiving a Tdap vaccine. The most appropriate recommendation
would be to administer: - ANS Tdap as soon as possible
HPV vaccine is recommended for which of the following individuals? - ANS 12-year-old
boy
Which of the following vaccines may be administered to boys and young men aged 9
through 26 years to reduce the likelihood of acquiring genital warts? - ANS HPV9
Which of the following tetanus booster vaccines would be most appropriate for
administration to a 12-year-old boy who has completed a primary series with DTaP and
has no known allergies? - ANS Tdap
Name the vaccine-preventable disease that may be contracted by unimmunized
children from adults serving as reservoirs for the disease, which causes a paroxysmal
cough and potentially can result in pneumonia, seizures, encephalopathy, hypoxia, and
death. - ANS pertussis
After completion of a primary vaccine series and documentation of a one-time dose of
Tdap, Td booster doses are recommended every: - ANS 10 years
What is the type of immunity that occurs when a pregnant woman is vaccinated with
Tdap to protect the infant from pertussis after birth? - ANS passive immunity
Adolescents should be routinely vaccinated with MCV4 on the following schedule: -
ANS 1 dose at age 11 to 12 years, followed by a booster dose at age 16 years
Which of the following documents must be given to every patient or patient's caregiver
before administration of a vaccine covered under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury
Act (NCVIA)? - ANS VIS
Study Guide.
Which of the following is most likely to result in an influenza pandemic? - ANS Antigenic
drift in an influenza A virus.
What is meant by the term "immunization neighborhood"? - ANS Immunization
stakeholders collaborate to meet community immunization needs
The childhood/adolescent and adult immunization schedules are updated and published
annually during which months? - ANS January or February
HealthMap Vaccine Finder is a free online tool that allows pharmacists to - ANS List
their vaccination services so patients can find them when searching the website for
nearby immunizers.
What is the most common complication of pertussis? - ANS pneumonia
If pharmacists are called upon to assist with vaccination efforts following a natural
disaster, which vaccine is likely to be needed by many of the victims? - ANS tetanus
Jackie is a 34-year-old woman who received an influenza vaccine from you today. She
wants to know how long it will take for the vaccine to begin working to protect her from
getting the flu. What would be the most appropriate response to this patient? - ANS 14
days
At what point during pregnancy is it recommended to administer the influenza vaccine?
- ANS anytime is safe
Federal law makes offering an annual influenza vaccination a requirement for continued
federal funding in which setting? - ANS long-term care facilities
A 69 year-old man received Td vaccination 4 years ago. He is preparing to travel to see
his newborn granddaughter next month. Which of the following vaccines containing
tetanus, diphtheria, and/or pertussis would be most appropriate for him? - ANS Tdap
Kyle is a 5-year-old boy who is up to date with his vaccinations. He has never
experienced any adverse effects from vaccinations. At his next well-child check-up, Kyle
will be receiving the following vaccines: IPV, MMR, varicella vaccine, and a tetanus-
containing vaccine. Which of the following tetanus-containing vaccines would be
appropriate for him? - ANS DTaP
A health care provider who has not been vaccinated against hepatitis B is stuck by a
contaminated needle after administering an immunization to a hepatitis B-positive
patient. In addition to hepatitis B vaccine, the health care provider also should receive
, hepatitis B Immunoglobulin (HBIG) as postexposure prophylaxis because the HBIG
provides: - ANS prompt immunity
Which of the following statements would be accurate when responding to a patient's
concerns about the safety of vaccines? - ANS The immune system is capable of
stimulating an immune response to multiple vaccines administered at the same time.
Herd immunity refers to which of the following situations? - ANS vaccination of enough
individuals in a community to protect those who cannot be vaccinated.
Which of the following patients are appropriate candidates for the 2-dose schedule of
HPV9? - ANS 11 year-old girl with no medical conditions, series has not been started
Kimberly is a 34 year-old woman who is 30 weeks pregnant. She received a Td booster
dose 1 year ago when she cut her hand while working in the kitchen. She has no
documentation of receiving a Tdap vaccine. The most appropriate recommendation
would be to administer: - ANS Tdap as soon as possible
HPV vaccine is recommended for which of the following individuals? - ANS 12-year-old
boy
Which of the following vaccines may be administered to boys and young men aged 9
through 26 years to reduce the likelihood of acquiring genital warts? - ANS HPV9
Which of the following tetanus booster vaccines would be most appropriate for
administration to a 12-year-old boy who has completed a primary series with DTaP and
has no known allergies? - ANS Tdap
Name the vaccine-preventable disease that may be contracted by unimmunized
children from adults serving as reservoirs for the disease, which causes a paroxysmal
cough and potentially can result in pneumonia, seizures, encephalopathy, hypoxia, and
death. - ANS pertussis
After completion of a primary vaccine series and documentation of a one-time dose of
Tdap, Td booster doses are recommended every: - ANS 10 years
What is the type of immunity that occurs when a pregnant woman is vaccinated with
Tdap to protect the infant from pertussis after birth? - ANS passive immunity
Adolescents should be routinely vaccinated with MCV4 on the following schedule: -
ANS 1 dose at age 11 to 12 years, followed by a booster dose at age 16 years
Which of the following documents must be given to every patient or patient's caregiver
before administration of a vaccine covered under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury
Act (NCVIA)? - ANS VIS
