1. It is not necessary to always wash
your hands before and after patient care.
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True or False
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2. OSHA does not require gloves, although
you should check with your agency’s policy and procedure.
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True or False
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3. Do NOT aspirate when giving an
immunization.
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True or False
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4. IM injections should be given with a
5/8 inch needle and 25 gauge syringe at a 45 degree angle.
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True or False
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5. You do not have to check expiration
date on vial once it is opened.
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True or False
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6. As soon as the patient has been
immunized, ask them to leave immediately, no need to observe. NEXT!!!
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True or False
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7. There is an air bubble in the syringe
with vaccine, shake it out vigorously, and never tap the syringe.
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True or False
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8. Do not pull back on the syringe for
air and then inject the air into a multi-vial bottle.
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True or False
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9. Never label your syringe or leave the
empty vial next to it before giving an injection, you won’t forget which
vaccine is which.
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True or False
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10. Multiple injections should be spaced
and given at least 1 inch away from previous injection site.
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True or False
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11. Select a 1 ½ inch needle for a patient
who is large/obese patients for better
penetration into the Deltoid muscle.
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True or False
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12. The Vastus Lateralis is the preferred
muscle for administering the Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine.
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True or False
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13. There is no need to deposit the used
needle immediately into a sharps container, you can lay it down to apply the
Band-Aid first, then dispose in sharps container.
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True or False
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14. Sharps containers are normally blue.
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True or False
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15. Vaccines should be drawn up in a clean
area free from contaminated items.
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True or False
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16. Needles and syringes are used only for
one patient as well as Single Dose (single use) medication vials.
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True or False
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17. Unsafe injection practices put the
patient at risk for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and other infections.
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True or False
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18. Immunizing children, helps to protect
the health of our community.
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True or False
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19. Multi-dose vials are dated by the
person opening the vial and discarded within 28 days unless the manufacturer
specifies a different date for that opened vial.
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True or False
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20. The expiration date printed on the
vial is NOT important.
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True or
False
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21. Never enter a vial with a used syringe
or needle (except when drawing up diluent first).
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True or False
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22. If a multi-dose vial has not been
opened, it should be discarded according to the manufacturer’s expiration
date.
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True or False
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23. Refrigerated vaccines should be kept
between 35-46 degrees Fahrenheit.
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True or False
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24. It is ok to keep food in the
refrigerator with vaccines as long as it is on a different shelf.
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True or False
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25. If vaccines are not kept at the proper
temperature, they should be labeled “Do Not Use”, stored in the refrigerator,
contact your supervisor immediately, and document the incident.
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True or False
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