Immunization Exam (apha) UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following vaccines is recommended for infants to receive at birth? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hepatitis B
The documentation system that health care providers should use to report serious adverse events after
vaccination is: - CORRECT ANSWER - VAERS.
Which of the following is most likely to result in an influenza pandemic? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Antigenic shift in an influenza A virus
Barbara is a 60-year-old woman who presents to the pharmacy for two vaccines: HZV and IIV. Which of
the following are the appropriate doses and routes for administering these vaccines to this patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER - HZV 0.65 mL subcutaneously; IIV 0.5 mL intramuscularly.
According to ACIP recommendations, which of the following needle lengths would be appropriate for
administering HZV to an adult patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - ⅝ inch.
Which of the following statements is true regarding varicella-containing vaccines? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The potency of HZV is greater than that of varicella vaccine
All Medicare Part B enrollees are covered for which vaccines? - CORRECT ANSWER - Influenza
and pneumococcal.
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? - CORRECT ANSWER - DTaP
, Which of the following is a requirement of Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's)
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard? - CORRECT ANSWER - Health care providers must use safety
devices when administering injectable vaccines.
Where should vaccines that require refrigeration be stored? - CORRECT ANSWER - In the middle
of the refrigerator.
What is the minimum needle length is recommended for administering HepB vaccine to an adult patient
weighing 130 lb? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 inch.
Which of the following statements would be accurate when responding to a patient's concerns about
vaccines? - CORRECT ANSWER - The immune system is capable of stimulating an immune
response to multiple vaccines administered at the same time.
Which type of immune response targets pathogens that have entered the cells of the host? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Cell-mediated immunity.
Which of the following best describes an opportunity for pharmacists to use diagnosis-based screening to
identify people at risk for vaccine-preventable diseases? - CORRECT ANSWER - Performing a
medication review for a patient who has diabetes.
In the event that a young child is fussy following the receipt of a vaccine, pharmacists should advise
parents to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Comfort the child and engage in quiet activities.
RotaTeq should be administered as a: - CORRECT ANSWER - 3-dose series to infants at 2, 4, and
6 months of age.
Which of the following documents must be given to every patient or patient's caregiver before
administration of a vaccine covered by the NCVIA? - CORRECT ANSWER - VIS.
A history of anaphylaxis caused by gelatin would be a contraindication to receiving which of the
following vaccines? - CORRECT ANSWER - Varicella.
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following vaccines is recommended for infants to receive at birth? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hepatitis B
The documentation system that health care providers should use to report serious adverse events after
vaccination is: - CORRECT ANSWER - VAERS.
Which of the following is most likely to result in an influenza pandemic? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Antigenic shift in an influenza A virus
Barbara is a 60-year-old woman who presents to the pharmacy for two vaccines: HZV and IIV. Which of
the following are the appropriate doses and routes for administering these vaccines to this patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER - HZV 0.65 mL subcutaneously; IIV 0.5 mL intramuscularly.
According to ACIP recommendations, which of the following needle lengths would be appropriate for
administering HZV to an adult patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - ⅝ inch.
Which of the following statements is true regarding varicella-containing vaccines? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The potency of HZV is greater than that of varicella vaccine
All Medicare Part B enrollees are covered for which vaccines? - CORRECT ANSWER - Influenza
and pneumococcal.
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? - CORRECT ANSWER - DTaP
, Which of the following is a requirement of Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's)
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard? - CORRECT ANSWER - Health care providers must use safety
devices when administering injectable vaccines.
Where should vaccines that require refrigeration be stored? - CORRECT ANSWER - In the middle
of the refrigerator.
What is the minimum needle length is recommended for administering HepB vaccine to an adult patient
weighing 130 lb? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 inch.
Which of the following statements would be accurate when responding to a patient's concerns about
vaccines? - CORRECT ANSWER - The immune system is capable of stimulating an immune
response to multiple vaccines administered at the same time.
Which type of immune response targets pathogens that have entered the cells of the host? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Cell-mediated immunity.
Which of the following best describes an opportunity for pharmacists to use diagnosis-based screening to
identify people at risk for vaccine-preventable diseases? - CORRECT ANSWER - Performing a
medication review for a patient who has diabetes.
In the event that a young child is fussy following the receipt of a vaccine, pharmacists should advise
parents to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Comfort the child and engage in quiet activities.
RotaTeq should be administered as a: - CORRECT ANSWER - 3-dose series to infants at 2, 4, and
6 months of age.
Which of the following documents must be given to every patient or patient's caregiver before
administration of a vaccine covered by the NCVIA? - CORRECT ANSWER - VIS.
A history of anaphylaxis caused by gelatin would be a contraindication to receiving which of the
following vaccines? - CORRECT ANSWER - Varicella.
