IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What percent of people develop influenza symptoms?
50%
Explain people that don't show symptoms for influenza.
They can still transmit the virus to a suceptible person
What is the influenza virus?
It is a respiratory virus because it infects the respiratory tract including the nose, mouth, bronchi and can
even go further into the lungs to the alveoli and cause pneumonia. A person will spread the virus
through coughing or sneazing that become airborne droplets. When a suceptible person comes in
contact and breathes in these droplets, it causes an infection.
Explain specifics of Influenza virus
There are projections on the influenza virus called hemagglutinin and neurominidase. hemagglutinin
allows the virus to attach and stick to the cell surface. Once the virus has replicated the nuerominidase
allows the virus to leave so it can infect other cells and destroy the cell it leaves
Influenza Virus VS common cold
Influenza (flu): is a common and highly contagious, infectious respiratory disease that affects the nose,
throat and lungs. Influenza viruses can change rapidly. That's why there is a new flu shot
, made every year to protect against the circulating virus strains.
Common cold: mild infection of the nose and throat caused by a variety of viruses. Although a cold might
linger, the symptoms remain mild.
Symptoms of influenza
Almost always: sudden onset of cough and fever
Common: fatigue, muscle weakness, sore throat, headache, decreased appetite, runny nose
Sometimes: N/V/D
Symptoms of a cold
Runny nose, sneezing, cough and sore throat
What indicators signal you should talk to a health professional STAT?
SOB, tachypnea, dyspnea, chest pain, blueish/grey skin color, bloody or colored muscus/spit, sudden
dizzyness or confusion, severe/persistent vomitting, high fever that lasts for more than 3 days, low BP
Additional symptoms for kids:
- not drinking/eating enough
- not waking up or interacting
-irritability; not wanting to play or be held
Who is most at risk for getting the flu?
- children under 5 (esp. less than 2)
- women who are pregnant
- people with chronic diseases like: heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, blood
disorders, severe obesity, asthma and chronic lung disease, immunosuppressed (chemotherapy or
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What percent of people develop influenza symptoms?
50%
Explain people that don't show symptoms for influenza.
They can still transmit the virus to a suceptible person
What is the influenza virus?
It is a respiratory virus because it infects the respiratory tract including the nose, mouth, bronchi and can
even go further into the lungs to the alveoli and cause pneumonia. A person will spread the virus
through coughing or sneazing that become airborne droplets. When a suceptible person comes in
contact and breathes in these droplets, it causes an infection.
Explain specifics of Influenza virus
There are projections on the influenza virus called hemagglutinin and neurominidase. hemagglutinin
allows the virus to attach and stick to the cell surface. Once the virus has replicated the nuerominidase
allows the virus to leave so it can infect other cells and destroy the cell it leaves
Influenza Virus VS common cold
Influenza (flu): is a common and highly contagious, infectious respiratory disease that affects the nose,
throat and lungs. Influenza viruses can change rapidly. That's why there is a new flu shot
, made every year to protect against the circulating virus strains.
Common cold: mild infection of the nose and throat caused by a variety of viruses. Although a cold might
linger, the symptoms remain mild.
Symptoms of influenza
Almost always: sudden onset of cough and fever
Common: fatigue, muscle weakness, sore throat, headache, decreased appetite, runny nose
Sometimes: N/V/D
Symptoms of a cold
Runny nose, sneezing, cough and sore throat
What indicators signal you should talk to a health professional STAT?
SOB, tachypnea, dyspnea, chest pain, blueish/grey skin color, bloody or colored muscus/spit, sudden
dizzyness or confusion, severe/persistent vomitting, high fever that lasts for more than 3 days, low BP
Additional symptoms for kids:
- not drinking/eating enough
- not waking up or interacting
-irritability; not wanting to play or be held
Who is most at risk for getting the flu?
- children under 5 (esp. less than 2)
- women who are pregnant
- people with chronic diseases like: heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, blood
disorders, severe obesity, asthma and chronic lung disease, immunosuppressed (chemotherapy or
