Immunisations Day 2

Why are vaccines important?

Promote Health, very expensive, take time to work

Have a rapid impact, and only available on request

Promote Health, have an expansive reach, have a rapid impact

In 1974 the WHO Launch the Extended Program on Immunisations which included 6 vaccines - which 6 where they?

Tuberculosis, Polio, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus and Measles.

Pneumococcal, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Rotavirus, Polio.

Meningococcal A,C,W and Y, Tetanus, Pertussis, Diphtheria, Measles, Tuberculosis.

What are the three types of immunity?

Transferred, Herd and Given

Innate, Adaptive and Passive

Innate, Herd and Passive

At what age can the Flu Vaccine be given?

From 6 months

From 5 years

From 2 years

What % of the population needs to be vaccinated or have immunity for herd immunity to be effective in protecting those individuals who are at risk?

80-90%

95-98%

70-80%

The two contraindications to any vaccine are 1) Severe confirmed anaphylaxis after a prior dose of vaccine and 2) Or to a constituent of the vaccine.

True

False

What is the appropriate length and gauge of needle for IM injections?

25mm - 23 gauge

25mm - 25 gauge

10mm - 26 gauge

In what circumstances would you administer a deep subcutaneous injection rather than an intramuscular injection?

Client choice

Bleeding Disorder

PGD refers to what?

Patient Specific Directive

Patient Group Directive

What approach should be used to assess a patient suffering from Anaphylaxis?

BCE

DEF

ABC

Which dose of Adrenaline should be given to adults over the age of 12 yrs?

1:1000 -0.3 ml

1:1000 – 0.5ml

1:1000 – 0.15ml

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