Ch. 53: Administering Injections and Immunizations Pretest

What is an anaphylactic reaction?

• The patient faints as a result of the medication administration.

• The patient has an allergic reaction as a result of the medication administration.

• The patient has a needlestick injury.

• The patient develops a wheal.

When is the intradermal route of injection used?

• To administer medication directly into a vein

• To give immunizations

• To administer small doses of medication

• For allergy testing

Parenteral routes are used for absorption:

• through the alimentary canal.

• through the digestive system.

• outside the digestive system.

• through the gastrointestinal system.

Which document should always be signed before an immunization is given?

• VIS

• HIB

• MMR

• CDC

What type of injection is given at a 45-degree angle?

• Subcutaneous

• Intramuscular

• Intravenous

• Intradermal

In the ____________ category of vaccine, the pathogenic organism is rendered inactive and then injected into the body, which stimulates antibody production.

• pathogenic toxin

• live attenuated pathogen

• killed pathogen

• passive toxin

What do the initials MMR represent?

• Mumps, meningitis, rotavirus

• Measles, meningitis, rabies

• Measles, mumps, rubeola

• Measles, mumps, rubella

What is the correct procedure for the disposal of a used needle?

• Recap immediately; dispose into a sharps container.

• Recap immediately; discard into a labeled biohazardous bag.

• Do not recap; dispose into a sharps container.

• Do not recap; dispose into the trash can.

Calibrated measurements can be found on which of the following part of the syringe?

• Plunger

• Flange

• Plain tip

• Barrel

When can a medical assistant access an IV?

• At any time

• Depends on individual state scope of practice laws

• Never

• While a provider is in the room