17 Questions
What technique can be used to decrease pain during vaccine administration?
Rubbing or stroking the skin near the injection site prior to and during injection
What is a common local reaction to vaccines?
Pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site
What type of vaccines are more likely to cause systemic reactions?
Live attenuated vaccines
What is the purpose of avoiding aspiration during vaccine administration?
To ensure the vaccine is administered correctly
What is a symptom of systemic reaction to vaccines?
Malaise
When should the most painful vaccine be administered?
At the end of the vaccination session
What is a possible indication of viral replication after receiving a vaccine?
Milder form of the disease
Which of the following vaccine components may cause an allergic reaction?
Preservative
What is the primary concern with severe allergic reactions to vaccines?
They are life-threatening
Why are antibiotics used in multi-dose vials of vaccines?
To inhibit bacterial growth
What is the primary goal of patient education during vaccination?
To monitor for adverse reactions
What is the recommended frequency for hand hygiene during vaccine administration?
Before vaccine preparation, in-between patients, and anytime the hands become soiled
When should gloves be worn during vaccine administration?
Only when the immunizer has an increased risk for getting in contact with potentially infectious body fluids or if there are open lesions in the hands
What should be done to gloves after each patient?
Change them and perform hand hygiene
Why is proper hand hygiene crucial during vaccine administration?
To prevent the spread of infections
What should be used for hand hygiene during vaccine administration?
Waterless alcohol-based hand sanitizer or soap and water
When should gloves be changed during vaccine administration?
After each patient and when damaged
Learn about the potential side effects of vaccines, including allergic reactions and their causes. Understand the signs of viral replication and how to care for patients during vaccination. This quiz is based on the PPhA Immunizing Pharmacist Certification Program.
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