ATI RN
Chapter 14 Infection Control Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 25-year-old man and his fiancé also aged 25 is hitch-hiking to Latin America. They are enquiring about the typhoid vaccine. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Vi polysaccharide typhoid vaccine is administered as a single 0.5 ml IM injection for primary protection.
Question 2 of 5
Vaccines should be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vaccines should be protected from light during storage to maintain stability, per manufacturer instructions.
Question 3 of 5
Those who have no spleen, or splenic dysfunction should have:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pneumococcal vaccine is critical for asplenic patients due to high risk of invasive pneumococcal disease, per Green Book.
Question 4 of 5
Vaccines covered by the Vaccine Payment Damages Scheme include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pertussis (Renus sis typo for Pertussis) is covered under the scheme, per Green Book specified diseases.
Question 5 of 5
In addition to being up to date with the routine immunisation, which of the following should be given to the relevant laboratory and pathology staff:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hepatitis B (typo for Hepatitis) is recommended for lab staff handling pathogens, per Green Book.