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APHA Immunization FINAL EXAM ACTUAL
450 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR NEW!!
QUESTION: What are immunization coalitions?
A. Individuals within an accountable care organization (ACO) who oversee immunization
services
B. Organizations that were formed to manage emergency preparedness vaccination activities
C. Committees that develop vaccination recommendations for the Advisory Committee on
Immunization Practices (ACIP) to consider
D. Groups that foster collaboration among stakeholders within a community as a means to
increase immunization rates - ANSWER-D. Groups that foster collaboration among stakeholders
within a community as a means to increase immunization rates
QUESTION: Which of the following patients would be an appropriate candidate for the
adjuvanted influenza vaccine (aIIV4)?
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A. A 5 year-old child with asthma
B. A 26 year-old woman with no health conditions
C. A 72 year-old woman with COPD
D. A 62 year-old pharmacist with hypertension - ANSWER-C. A 72 year-old woman with COPD
QUESTION: Which of the following is a provider factor associated with low vaccination rates in
adults?
A. Unable to order vaccines
B. Limited internet access to view the schedules
C. Lack of time to focus on preventive services
D. Authority is restricted by state regulations - ANSWER-C. Lack of time to focus on preventive
services
QUESTION: Which of the following is true for live attenuated vaccines?
A. They often contain adjuvants to enhance the immune response.
B. They must replicate to stimulate an immune response.
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C. Antibody titers diminish over time, requiring booster doses.
D. They should not be given to children less than 2 years of age. - ANSWER-B. They must
replicate to stimulate an immune response.
QUESTION: How should Tdap be administered to pregnant women?
A. Administer one dose either prior to pregnancy or immediately post-partum
B. Administer one dose with every pregnancy, up to a maximum of 3 doses
C. Administer one dose with each pregnancy in the third trimester
D. Administer one dose only if the woman is pregnant in the fall season - ANSWER-C.
Administer one dose with each pregnancy in the third trimester
QUESTION: Which of the following is a requirement of the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) blood borne pathogens standard?
A. Employers must offer influenza and hepatitis B vaccines to employees free of charge
B. All needles must be recapped before placing them in a biohazard container
C. Extra precautions should be taken for patients with HIV, hepatitis, or hepatitis C
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D. All employees with potential blood borne pathogen exposure must receive OSHA blood
borne pathogen training every year - ANSWER-D. All employees with potential blood borne
pathogen exposure must receive OSHA blood borne pathogen training every year
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 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.
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APHA Immunization FINAL EXAM ACTUAL
450 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR NEW!!
QUESTION: What are immunization coalitions?
A. Individuals within an accountable care organization (ACO) who oversee immunization
services
B. Organizations that were formed to manage emergency preparedness vaccination activities
C. Committees that develop vaccination recommendations for the Advisory Committee on
Immunization Practices (ACIP) to consider
D. Groups that foster collaboration among stakeholders within a community as a means to
increase immunization rates - ANSWER-D. Groups that foster collaboration among stakeholders
within a community as a means to increase immunization rates
QUESTION: Which of the following patients would be an appropriate candidate for the
adjuvanted influenza vaccine (aIIV4)?
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A. A 5 year-old child with asthma
B. A 26 year-old woman with no health conditions
C. A 72 year-old woman with COPD
D. A 62 year-old pharmacist with hypertension - ANSWER-C. A 72 year-old woman with COPD
QUESTION: Which of the following is a provider factor associated with low vaccination rates in
adults?
A. Unable to order vaccines
B. Limited internet access to view the schedules
C. Lack of time to focus on preventive services
D. Authority is restricted by state regulations - ANSWER-C. Lack of time to focus on preventive
services
QUESTION: Which of the following is true for live attenuated vaccines?
A. They often contain adjuvants to enhance the immune response.
B. They must replicate to stimulate an immune response.
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C. Antibody titers diminish over time, requiring booster doses.
D. They should not be given to children less than 2 years of age. - ANSWER-B. They must
replicate to stimulate an immune response.
QUESTION: How should Tdap be administered to pregnant women?
A. Administer one dose either prior to pregnancy or immediately post-partum
B. Administer one dose with every pregnancy, up to a maximum of 3 doses
C. Administer one dose with each pregnancy in the third trimester
D. Administer one dose only if the woman is pregnant in the fall season - ANSWER-C.
Administer one dose with each pregnancy in the third trimester
QUESTION: Which of the following is a requirement of the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) blood borne pathogens standard?
A. Employers must offer influenza and hepatitis B vaccines to employees free of charge
B. All needles must be recapped before placing them in a biohazard container
C. Extra precautions should be taken for patients with HIV, hepatitis, or hepatitis C
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D. All employees with potential blood borne pathogen exposure must receive OSHA blood
borne pathogen training every year - ANSWER-D. All employees with potential blood borne
pathogen exposure must receive OSHA blood borne pathogen training every year
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 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.
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