ATI RN
Nurses and Infection Control Questions
Question 1 of 5
The son of a 70-year-old woman asks his family doctor about the usefulness of the varicella zoster vaccine for his mother. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The zoster vaccine is recommended for those 60+ to prevent shingles, a reactivation of varicella.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is/are true when giving a vaccine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: If skin is clean, no additional cleaning is needed before vaccination, per Green Book, to avoid irritation.
Question 3 of 5
A child with splenic dysfunction first diagnosed at 9 months will require:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Splenic dysfunction requires 2 doses of MenB vaccine 2 months apart in infants, per Green Book schedule.
Question 4 of 5
In the UK immunisation programme, all children should be protected against:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diphtheria is part of the routine UK schedule (e.g., DTaP), per Green Book; all except E are included, but A is a clear example.
Question 5 of 5
Anthrax:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anthrax is notifiable in the UK due to public health implications, per Green Book.