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Immunization Back-Up Technician StudyGuide 2024
[1] All organs and systems in the body are subject to anaphylaxis.
a. True
b. False - ANS a. True
[1] What is the appropriate dosage when administering epinephrine via EpiPen Junior?
a. 0.15 mL
b. 0.3 mL
c. 0.5 mL
d. 1.0 mL - ANS a. 0.15 mL
[1] Stimulation of which division of the autonomic nervous system causes the release of
epinephrine?
a. Sympathetic division
b. Parasympathetic division - ANS a. Sympathetic division
[1] Epinephrine is referred to as adrenaline and causes _____?
a. Vasoconstriction/bronchodilation
b. Vasodilation/bronchoconstriction - ANS a. Vasoconstriction/bronchodilation
[1] What effect does epinephrine have on cardiac activity?
a. Epinephrine stimulates the receptor cells of the smooth cardiac muscle causing the heart rate
and blood pressure to decrease
b. Epinephrine stimulates the receptor cells of the smooth cardiac muscle causing the heart rate
and blood pressure to increase - ANS a. Epinephrine stimulates the receptor cells of the smooth
cardiac muscle causing the heart rate and blood pressure to increase
[1] What is the most dangerous aspect of a vasovagal episode?
a. Injuries obtained from the fall
b. Reduced blood flow to the brain
c. Seizure activity
d. None of the above - ANS a. Injuries obtained from the fall
[2] There are two types of syringe tips -- plan and locking.
a. True
b. False - ANS a. True
[2] What is the most common type of syringe used for administration of parenteral injections?
a. Plastic
, b. Insulin
c. Glass
d. Prepackaged inserts - ANS a. Plastic
[2] Syringe selection is based on _____?
a. purpose of the injection
b. the volume of vaccine to be injected
c. the need for accuracy in dosage
d. All of the above - ANS d. All of the above
[2] The most accurate size syringe is the _____?
a. 1 mL
b. 3 mL
c. 5 mL
d. 10 mL - ANS a. 1 mL
[2] Prepackaged units _____.
a. guarantee accuracy
b. are convenient for normal use
c. are especially convenient for emergency situations
d. all of the above - ANS d. all of the above
[2] The gauge of a needle is an inverse measurement of the diameter. As the diameter
increases, the gauge decreases.
a. True
b. False - ANS a. True
[2] Which of the following should be considered when selecting a needle for administering
injections?
a. Size of the muscle
b. Thickness of the adipose tissue at injection site
c. Volume of material to be administered
d. All of the above - ANS d. All of the above
[2] Because vaccine administered parenterally is almost totally absorbed rather than being
partially destroyed by the digestive system, a smaller dosage will achieve the same therapeutic
effect.
a. True
b. False - ANS a. True
[2] Only the purpose and characteristics of the vaccine determine the route of administration.
a. True
b. False - ANS b. False
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