Immunization: Quiz #2

Quiz #2:
Vaccine Administration

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True	False
		1. Subcutaneous injections are generally given perpendicular to the skin.
		2. No vaccine should be injected unless epinephrine is immediately available.
		3. The recommended needle size for an adult IM injection is 1-1½ inches.
		4. Never recap or clip needles prior to disposal.
		5. If both hepatitis A and B vaccines are indicated, it is acceptable to mix the two vaccines together in one syringe.
		6. MMR and varicella vaccines are both given subcutaneously.
		7. A new needle and syringe must be used for each vaccination.
		8. Intramuscular injections should be inserted at a 90° angle to the skin.
		9. The proper needle length for a SQ injection in a child or adult is 5/8 to 3/4 inch.
		10. The vastus lateralis (lateral thigh) is the muscle of choice for administering a IM vaccine to a child under 12 months of age.
		11. When more than two IM vaccines are given to an infant at one visit, the gluteal (buttock) muscle may be used.
		12. The vaccination record card does not need to be given to the parent until the infant's vaccinations are completed.

Test Answers:
1-F 2-T 3-T 4-T 5-F 6-T 7-T 8-T 9-T 10-T 11-F 12-F

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