Polio: The Disease and Vaccines that Prevent Disease
Course (1.5 hrs) Pre Test [DHA-US087] with complete
solution
Polioviruses are transmitted by...
Person-to-person via the fecal-oral route
A 40-year-old woman is planning travel to a country where wild poliovirus is still a threat.
She has a documented record of two prior doses of IPV, spaced by an appropriate
interval. What polio vaccine regimen is recommended?
One dose of IPV
A 20-year-old man is a new recruit in Army basic training. The current recommendation
of the US military to protect him from polio is...
One dose of IPV
A 30-year-old man has just immigrated to the United States from Africa. He has no
history of prior polio immunization. He plans to continue worldwide travel. What polio
vaccine regimen is recommended?
Three doses of IPV
The current recommendation to protect children in the United States from polio is...
At least three doses of IPV, with the final dose of the series given after age 4-years
Which statement regarding polio incidence is true?
All of the above.
Which statement regarding inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) is true?
IPV is a component of some combination vaccine products that have been licensed to
also protect children from diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP).
A 20-year-old woman presents for a wellness exam. She has lived all her life in the
United States and she has no plans for overseas travel. Should she receive polio
vaccine today?
No
Which statement regarding outcomes of polio infection is true?
All of the above.
Administering IPV at intervals shorter than the recommended timing between doses
may result in lower vaccine effectiveness.
True
Which statement regarding polio vaccines is true?
All of the above.
Most children (greater than 70 percent) infected with poliovirus will develop...
No symptoms
Which statement regarding polio transmission is true?
All of the above.
Which statement regarding poliovirus infection is true?
All of the above.
When vaccinating children or adults with IPV, the minimum interval between the final
dose of IPV and the previous dose of IPV is 6 months.
True
Course (1.5 hrs) Pre Test [DHA-US087] with complete
solution
Polioviruses are transmitted by...
Person-to-person via the fecal-oral route
A 40-year-old woman is planning travel to a country where wild poliovirus is still a threat.
She has a documented record of two prior doses of IPV, spaced by an appropriate
interval. What polio vaccine regimen is recommended?
One dose of IPV
A 20-year-old man is a new recruit in Army basic training. The current recommendation
of the US military to protect him from polio is...
One dose of IPV
A 30-year-old man has just immigrated to the United States from Africa. He has no
history of prior polio immunization. He plans to continue worldwide travel. What polio
vaccine regimen is recommended?
Three doses of IPV
The current recommendation to protect children in the United States from polio is...
At least three doses of IPV, with the final dose of the series given after age 4-years
Which statement regarding polio incidence is true?
All of the above.
Which statement regarding inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) is true?
IPV is a component of some combination vaccine products that have been licensed to
also protect children from diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP).
A 20-year-old woman presents for a wellness exam. She has lived all her life in the
United States and she has no plans for overseas travel. Should she receive polio
vaccine today?
No
Which statement regarding outcomes of polio infection is true?
All of the above.
Administering IPV at intervals shorter than the recommended timing between doses
may result in lower vaccine effectiveness.
True
Which statement regarding polio vaccines is true?
All of the above.
Most children (greater than 70 percent) infected with poliovirus will develop...
No symptoms
Which statement regarding polio transmission is true?
All of the above.
Which statement regarding poliovirus infection is true?
All of the above.
When vaccinating children or adults with IPV, the minimum interval between the final
dose of IPV and the previous dose of IPV is 6 months.
True
