IMMUNIZATION (4)

Question 1

according to epi, what is not recommended in preparing immunizations?

Answer 1

• to mix different vaccines in one syringe
• to use a fluid vaccine for reconstituition of a freeze-dried vaccine.

Question 2

according to epi, you should use only what syringe and needle per client?

Answer 2

• sterile

Question 3

if more than one injection has to be given on the same limb, what should you consider?

Answer 3

injection sites should be 2.5-5cm apart.

Question 4

the recommended sequence of coadministration of vaccines is :

Answer 4

OPV > Rotavirus > other appropriate vaccines.

Question 5

what are the things you have to consider in administrating OPV?

Answer 5

• drop vaccine straight from dropper to child’s tongue.
• DO NOT LET THE DROPPER TOUCH THE TONGUE.

Question 6

why is monovalent hep b vaccine used for the birth dose but not the pentavalent vaccine?

Answer 6

• pentavalent vaccine can’t be used for birth dose because DPT & HiB vaccine SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN at birth.

Question 7

AMV1 (MCV1) should be given when?

Answer 7

ASAP, specially with children who have not recevied AMV1 as scheduled. or whose parents do not know whether they received AMV1

Question 8

AMV2 (MCV2) should be given when?

Answer 8

one month after the AMV1

Question 9

all children entering day care centers / preschools and grade 1 SHOULD?

Answer 9

• be screened for measles immunization

Question 10

the first dose of ROTAVIRUS vaccine is administered only to?

Answer 10

• infants aged 6wks - 15wks

Question 11

the second dose of ROTAVIRUS vaccines is administered only to?

Answer 11

• infants aged 10wks up - maximum of 32wks

Question 12

what should you consider in administering Rotavirus vaccine?

Answer 12

• administer entire dose slowly down one side of the mouth with the tip of the applicator directed toward the back of infant’s mouth.

Question 13

in administering rotavirus vaccine to young infants in order to prevent spitting or failed swallowing, what should you do?

Answer 13

• stimulate the rooting or sucking reflex of the infant.

Question 14

in administering rotavirus vaccine to infants aged 5 mos or older in order to prevent spitting or failed swallowing, what should you do?

Answer 14

• lightly stroke the throat in a downward motion to stimulate swallowing.

Question 15

what is the goal of EPI in the philippines?

Answer 15

• 100% immunization of infants / children against most common vaccine-preventable diseases.

Question 16

in RHU / health center level, the public health nurse is responsible for what?

Answer 16

• preparing vaccine requirements
• overseeing vaccine allocation