Influenza Immunization Quiz 2016

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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Influenza vaccine works by stimulating the production of antibodies to which parts of the influenza virus

    • A.

      M2 Ion Channel

    • B.

      Ribonucleoprotein (RNP)

    • C.

      Hemagglutinin (HA)

    • D.

      Neuraminadase (NA)

    Correct Answer(s)
    C. Hemagglutinin (HA)
    D. Neuraminadase (NA)
    Explanation
    See slides 8 and 11

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  • 2. 

    Influenza virus enters the human host by:

    • A.

      Fecal-oral transmission

    • B.

      Respiratory inhalation

    • C.

      Miasma

    • D.

      Option 4

    Correct Answer
    B. Respiratory inhalation
    Explanation
    See slides 23 and 32

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  • 3. 

    A person infected with influenza is contagious for ___ days before the onset of symptoms and for ___ days after onset

    • A.

      0, 7-14

    • B.

      7-14, 21

    • C.

      1-2, 4-5

    • D.

      4-5, 10

    Correct Answer
    C. 1-2, 4-5
    Explanation
    See slide 25

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  • 4. 

    The newer Quadrivalent influenza vaccines add an additional strain of

    • A.

      Type A influenza virus

    • B.

      Type B influenza virus

    • C.

      Type C influenza virus

    • D.

      Option 4

    Correct Answer
    B. Type B influenza virus
    Explanation
    See slide 52

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  • 5. 

    An adult with serious allergy to eggs should

    • A.

      Receive a half-dose of any influenza vaccine

    • B.

      Receive any flu vaccine as long as long as it is administered in a facility able to respond to an anaphylactic episode

    • C.

      Receive any flu vaccine offered at one of our shelter flu clinics

    • D.

      Never even think of getting an influenza vaccination

    Correct Answer
    B. Receive any flu vaccine as long as long as it is administered in a facility able to respond to an anaphylactic episode
    Explanation
    See slides 75 - 79

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  • 6. 

    The best way to avoid the flu include...

    • A.

      Take time to get a flu vaccine

    • B.

      Take everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs

    • C.

      Take flu antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
    Explanation
    see slide 38

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  • 7. 

    An anaphylactic reaction to a vaccine should be treated as follows (in an adult)

    • A.

      Call 911 and administer Epinephrine (0.3 mL – 0.5 mL) intramuscularly

    • B.

      Call 911 and use smelling salts until the person regains consciousness

    • C.

      Call 911 and the person’s next of kin

    • D.

      Call 911 and administer CPR

    Correct Answer
    A. Call 911 and administer Epinephrine (0.3 mL – 0.5 mL) intramuscularly
    Explanation
    See slides 99 - 107

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following people are at high risk for complications from the flu?

    • A.

      A child with asthma

    • B.

      An adult with diabetes

    • C.

      A pregnant women

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
    Explanation
    See slides 41 - 45

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  • 9. 

    You may still get the flu even if you get an influenza vaccination:

    • A.

      If you are exposed to the flu less than two weeks after getting your vaccine

    • B.

      If the flu strain you are exposed to wasn't in the flu vaccine

    • C.

      Because it is often only 60% effective

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
    Explanation
    See slides 47 - 50, 56

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  • 10. 

    If a child or teen has the flu, they should not be given

    • A.

      Tylenol

    • B.

      Motrin

    • C.

      Aspirin

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. Aspirin
    Explanation
    See slide 26

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  • 11. 

    The best way to assure safe vaccine administration is to

    • A.

      Screen carefully for contraindications and precautions and use proper administration technique

    • B.

      Use gloves when administering the vaccine

    Correct Answer
    A. Screen carefully for contraindications and precautions and use proper administration technique
    Explanation
    see slides 68, 69, 92, 93

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  • 12. 

    The best way(s) to assure effective vaccine administration is to

    • A.

      Follow vaccine and storage guidelines and administer by the proper route

    • B.

      Select the vaccine brand with the highest efficacy rating

    Correct Answer
    A. Follow vaccine and storage guidelines and administer by the proper route
    Explanation
    see slides 57 - 61

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  • 13. 

    If the current season’s influenza formulation is the same as the previous year

    • A.

      Only people not receiving an influenza immunization last season, and are over 6 months old, need to be vaccinated this season

    • B.

      All persons over 6 months old should have an influenza vaccination this season

    • C.

      Only persons with certain risk factors, should receive an influenza vaccination this season

    Correct Answer
    B. All persons over 6 months old should have an influenza vaccination this season
    Explanation
    See slide 46

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  • 14. 

    Children under age 9 years should get two doses of the flu vaccine if

    • A.

      The parent cannot recall the child’s flu immunization history

    • B.

      The child only had one dose of flu vaccine during a previous flu season

    • C.

      A and b

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. A and b
    Explanation
    See slide 85

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  • 15. 

    Making annual influenza vaccination mandatory for HCP is an acceptable infringement on individual rights because

    • A.

      Influenza poses a substantial risk to public health (more than 200,000 hospitalizations and Some 36,000 deaths each year).

    • B.

      HCPs have a professional obligation to benefit individual patients and to do no harm.

    • C.

      Influenza vaccination is not “gratuitously onerous or unfair.”

    • D.

      Influenza vaccination does not pose a significant health risk to the subject.

    • E.

      Licensure to practice as an RN is a privilege (not a right) and thus carries duties that override some individual rights

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Influenza poses a substantial risk to public health (more than 200,000 hospitalizations and Some 36,000 deaths each year).
    B. HCPs have a professional obligation to benefit individual patients and to do no harm.
    C. Influenza vaccination is not “gratuitously onerous or unfair.”
    D. Influenza vaccination does not pose a significant health risk to the subject.
    E. Licensure to practice as an RN is a privilege (not a right) and thus carries duties that override some individual rights
    Explanation
    See slides 119 - 125

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  • 16. 

    Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (IIV) is given

    • A.

      Intramuscularly

    • B.

      Intravenously

    • C.

      Intradermally

    • D.

      Subcutaneously

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Intramuscularly
    C. Intradermally
    Explanation
    see slide 53 - 55

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  • 17. 

    When two doses of Influenza Vaccine are needed for children under 9 years old, by what minimum interval should the two doses be separated?

    • A.

      2 weeks

    • B.

      4 weeks

    • C.

      2 months

    • D.

      6 months

    Correct Answer
    B. 4 weeks
    Explanation
    See slide 85 (Figure)

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  • 18. 

    While most anyone can get the flu shot, it is only recommended for those persons with chronic diseases

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    See slide 40

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  • 19. 

    Influenza is transmitted by droplets and is probably airborne.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    See slides 23 and 32

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  • 20. 

    The "stomach flu" and influenza are the same thing

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    See slide 23 and video linked on slide 24

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  • 21. 

    Flu viruses change constantly which requires a new flu vaccine to be produced each year

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    See slides 15 - 18, 21, and 46

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  • 22. 

    An infected person can spread the flu to others before they have symptoms

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    See slide 23, 25

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  • 23. 

    Pregnancy is an influenza vaccine precaution and pregnancy women should generally avoid the flu shot

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    See slides 41, 43 - 45

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  • 24. 

    A breastfeeding woman should not receive influenza vaccine of any kind

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    See slides 44, 45

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  • 25. 

    Influenza vaccine is hardy and only need to be protected from direct sunlight

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    see slides 57 - 61

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  • 26. 

    A person on antibiotics should not receive an influenza vaccination until the course of antibiotics is completed

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    See slides 73 and 74

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  • 27. 

    Persons with anaphylactic allergy to penicillin should not receive an influenza vaccination

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    Persons with anaphylactic allergy to penicillin should not receive an influenza vaccination. This statement is false. Anaphylactic allergy to penicillin does not contraindicate receiving an influenza vaccination. The influenza vaccine does not contain penicillin, so there is no risk of an allergic reaction to penicillin from receiving the vaccine. However, individuals with a known severe allergic reaction to any component of the influenza vaccine should consult with their healthcare provider before getting vaccinated.

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  • 28. 

    On average how many hospitalizations a year are attributable to influenza

    • A.

      25, 000

    • B.

      100,000

    • C.

      200,000

    • D.

      500,000

    Correct Answer
    C. 200,000
    Explanation
    See slide 28

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  • 29. 

    Since influenza B viruses typically produce milder disease, there is little value in adding a 2nd B strain to the seasonal influenza vaccination folmulation

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    See slide 52

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  • 30. 

    It is important to keep influenza vaccine cool but making sure the vaccine is always about 2" away from the ice packs

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    See slides 57 - 61

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  • 31. 

    Influenza vaccine can be given, as appropriate, when a person has a mild illness

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    See slides 73 and 74

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  • 32. 

    To facilitate efficient clinic flow, vaccinating clients while standing is recommended 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    see slides 83 and 84

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  • 33. 

    Providing our clinic patients with a Vaccine Information Statement is nice, if we have time, but not required

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    see slides 63 and 87

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  • 34. 

    Most commonly a 1" needle is use to administer intramuscular influenza vaccine, however be alert to use a longer needle if the patient is particularly large

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    See slides 89 and 90

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