Quiz on Immunization

I. Identification

1. The other name poliomyelitis is known for?

2. What is the inncubation peroid of polio?

3. - 4. 2 forms of polio immunization

5. How is polio spread?

6. The age group polio is most vulnerable?

7. - 10. What are the signs and symptoms of polio?

Multiple Choice.

1. During a routine pediatric visit, a 2 month old patient will need which of the following vaccines?*

A. MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

B. Hepatitis A

C. Hepatitis B

D. DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)

E. Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae Type B)

F. Varicella

G. Polio

H. RV (Rotavirus)

I. PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine)

2. A mother calls the pediatric clinic to ask when her daughter will receive the Varicella vaccine. Your answer to her
question is:*

A. at 2, 4, and 6 months

B. at 12 months and 4-6 years

C. at 6 and 12 months

D. at 4 months and 4-6 years

3. When should a child receive the first dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine?*

A. Birth

B. 2 months

C. 4 months

D. 6 months

4. A 12 month old receives a series of vaccinations which includes the Hepatitis A vaccine. When should the child
receive the 2nd dose of this vaccine?*

A. in 3 months

B. at the 18 month visit

C. when the child is 4-6 years old

D. in 2 months
5. A 4 year old is scheduled for routine immunizations. As the nurse you know the physician will most likely order
what vaccinations?*

A. DTaP (diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)

B. Polio

C. Hepatitis B

D. RV (Rotavirus)

E. MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

F. Hib (Haempophilus Influenzae Type B)

G. Varicella

6. A parent has a question about the Rotavirus vaccine and when it is administered. As the nurse you know that
________ doses are given, and the last dose is given at ________?*

A. 2; 6 months

B. 3; 4 months

C. 4; 4-6 years

D. 3; 6 months

7. At what age does a child starting receiving a yearly flu vaccine?*

A. 12 months

B. 6 months

C. 2 months

D. 24 months

8. You're providing a free educational clinic to new moms about immunizations. You inform the attendees that the
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine is given?*

A. at 6 and 12 months

B. 12 months and 4-6 years

C. at 4 and 6 months

D. at 2 and 12 months

9. Which is true of Hepatitis B immunization?

A. Selected newborns are to be given the monovalent HBV vaccine.

B. HBIG may be given on the second week if the mother is later found to be HBsAg(+)

C. If mother is HBsAg(+), HBV and HBIG must be given within 12 hours after birth

D. If mother's HBsAg status is unknown, only HBV is given after 12 hours of birth

10. After the HBV birth dose, which one is correct?

A. The HBV series must be completed using only the monovalent variety.

B. The second dose is given at 1 or 2 months.

C. After age 6 weeks, only the monovalent type is to be used.

D. Infants born to HBsAg(+) mothers must be tested one month after birth.
 Complete the Table. (10 Pts)

Vaccine DISEASE Prevented

BCG
Pentavalent
OPV
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vac
MMR
Answer

1. During a routine pediatric visit, a 2 month old patient will need which of the following vaccines?

A. MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

B. Hepatitis A

C. Hepatitis B

D. DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)

E. Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae Type B)

F. Varicella

G. Polio

H. RV (Rotavirus)

I. PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine)

The answers are C, D, E, G, H, and I. At 2 months the patient should receive: DTaP, Hepatitis B, Hib, Polio, RV,
and PCV.

2. A mother calls the pediatric clinic to ask when her daughter will receive the Varicella vaccine. Your answer to her
question is:

A. at 2, 4, and 6 months

B. at 12 months and 4-6 years

C. at 6 and 12 months

D. at 4 months and 4-6 years

The answer is B. The child will receive the Varicella vaccine at 12 months and 4-6 years of age.

3. When should a child receive the first dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine?
A. Birth

B. 2 months

C. 4 months

D. 6 months

The answer is A.

4. A 12 month old receives a series of vaccinations which includes the Hepatitis A vaccine. When should the child
receive the 2nd dose of this vaccine?

A. in 3 months

B. at the 18 month visit

C. when the child is 4-6 years old

D. in 2 months

The answer is B. The first dose of HepA is given at 12 months and then the second dose is given 6 months from that
dose, which would be at the 18 month visit.

5. A 4 year old is scheduled for routine immunizations. As the nurse you know the physician will most likely order
what vaccinations?

A. DTaP (diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)

B. Polio

C. Hepatitis B

D. RV (Rotavirus)

E. MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

F. Hib (Haempophilus Influenzae Type B)

G. Varicella
The answers are A, B, E, and G. The immunizations ordered at 4-6 years of age include: DTaP, Polio, MMR, and
Varicella.

6. A parent has a question about the Rotavirus vaccine and when it is administered. As the nurse you know that
________ doses are given, and the last dose is given at ________?

A. 2; 6 months

B. 3; 4 months

C. 4; 4-6 years

D. 3; 6 months

The answer is D.

7. At what age does a child starting receiving a yearly flu vaccine?

A. 12 months

B. 6 months

C. 2 months

D. 24 months

The answer is B.

8. You’re providing a free educational clinic to new moms about immunizations. You inform the attendees that the
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine is given?

A. at 6 and 12 months

B. 12 months and 4-6 years

C. at 4 and 6 months

D. at 2 and 12 months
The answer is B.

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