apha immunization final Questions with Answers (100%
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For individuals who are immunocompetent, at what ages can the 2-dose HPV series be given?
A. 11 through 16 years
B. 9 through 14 years
C. 16 through 26 years
D. 9 through 21 years —Answer: B. 9 through 14 years
What might happen if the recommended interval between vaccine doses in a series is
decreased?
A. It may interfere with antibody response and reduce vaccine effectiveness.
B. It could overload the immune system.
C. Uncontrolled replication might occur.
D. There is an increased risk for infection and outbreaks. —Answer: A. It may interfere with
antibody response and reduce vaccine effectiveness.
What is the minimum interval between doses one and two of the hepatitis A vaccine?
A. 6 weeks
B. 1 month
C. 6 months
D. 1 year —Answer: C. 6 months
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, Which of the following would be an appropriate needle size and length for administering
varicella vaccine to 5 year-old child?
A. 23 gauge; 1 inch
B. 25 gauge; 1 inch
C. 25 gauge; 5/8 inch
D. 20 gauge; 5/8 inch —Answer: C. 25 gauge; 5/8 inch
Which of the following is the minimum needle length recommended for intramuscular
administration of the influenza vaccine to an adult man weighing 265 lbs?
A. 1/2 inch
B. 5/8 inch
C. 1 inch
D. 1.5 inches —Answer: D. 1.5 inches
Which of the following vaccines is recommended for healthy adolescents and adults ages 16
through 23 years based on shared clinical decision-making?
A. Meningococcal B
B. 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate
C. Hepatitis B
D. 9-valent HPV —Answer: A. Meningococcal B
Which of the following patients would be an appropriate candidate for the adjuvanted
influenza vaccine (aIIV4)?
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For individuals who are immunocompetent, at what ages can the 2-dose HPV series be given?
A. 11 through 16 years
B. 9 through 14 years
C. 16 through 26 years
D. 9 through 21 years —Answer: B. 9 through 14 years
What might happen if the recommended interval between vaccine doses in a series is
decreased?
A. It may interfere with antibody response and reduce vaccine effectiveness.
B. It could overload the immune system.
C. Uncontrolled replication might occur.
D. There is an increased risk for infection and outbreaks. —Answer: A. It may interfere with
antibody response and reduce vaccine effectiveness.
What is the minimum interval between doses one and two of the hepatitis A vaccine?
A. 6 weeks
B. 1 month
C. 6 months
D. 1 year —Answer: C. 6 months
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, Which of the following would be an appropriate needle size and length for administering
varicella vaccine to 5 year-old child?
A. 23 gauge; 1 inch
B. 25 gauge; 1 inch
C. 25 gauge; 5/8 inch
D. 20 gauge; 5/8 inch —Answer: C. 25 gauge; 5/8 inch
Which of the following is the minimum needle length recommended for intramuscular
administration of the influenza vaccine to an adult man weighing 265 lbs?
A. 1/2 inch
B. 5/8 inch
C. 1 inch
D. 1.5 inches —Answer: D. 1.5 inches
Which of the following vaccines is recommended for healthy adolescents and adults ages 16
through 23 years based on shared clinical decision-making?
A. Meningococcal B
B. 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate
C. Hepatitis B
D. 9-valent HPV —Answer: A. Meningococcal B
Which of the following patients would be an appropriate candidate for the adjuvanted
influenza vaccine (aIIV4)?
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