Immunisations Flashcards
1
Q
What are the contradictions to vaccines?
A
(Why would you not vaccinate)
- Allergy (Anaphylaxis)
- Unwell (Fever above 38)
2
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of Anaphylaxis?
A
- Wheezing
- Red skin
- Fast onset
3
Q
What is the treatment for Anaphalaxsis?
A
-Adrenaline
4
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of fainting?
A
- Pale
- Decreased blood pressure
- Fast onset
5
Q
What are the deltoid injection landmarks?
A
- Acromial point
- Axillary line
6
Q
What are the vastus lateralis injection landmarks?
A
-Dividing the leg into 3 parts
7
Q
What are the ventrogluteal injection landmarks?
A
-Hand on the hip
8
Q
What are the dorsal gluteal injection landmarks?
A
- Outer quadrant of the butt
- (Eg. Depo-provera)
9
Q
What volume can you put in a deltoid injection?
A
- 1-1.5 mls
- Up to 5mls
10
Q
What size needle for a deltoid injection?
A
-1 Inch
11
Q
What are all the live vaccines?
A
- Shingles (SC)
- MMR (SC)
- Chicken Pox (SC)
- Rotavirus (Oral)
