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Infection Control Answers and Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
An elderly Singapore couple is thinking of returning to India to visit distant relatives whom they have not seen for 30 years. The need for cholera immunisation is brought up for discussion. Dukoral which is a cholera vaccine, is available in Singapore.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dukoral provides cross-protection against enterotoxigenic E. coli, a common cause of travelers' diarrhea.
Question 2 of 5
Immunoglobulins:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Immunoglobulins must be stored at +2-+8°C to preserve efficacy, per Green Book; A and D are also true, but B is the primary requirement.
Question 3 of 5
A patient aged 7 is up to date with their vactinations. They lose their spleen after an accident. They need the following vaccines:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asplenic children need Hib/MenC, PPV23, MenB (2 doses), and MenACWY, with a 2-month interval for boosters, per Green Book.
Question 4 of 5
To be successful claims must meet the following criteria:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Claims can apply to any age for most vaccines, per Green Book scheme rules.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is/are true about anthrax:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anthrax causes cutaneous, inhalational, and GI infections, per Green Book; A and B are also true, but C is a broad correct answer.