Quiz: Module 2: Preparation for vaccination

Question 1 of 8

1. Question

A benefit-risk discussion is an important consideration when recommending a vaccine. Factors to consider include: (select all that apply)

Disease severity
Risk of exposure to disease
A person’s age
Risk of side effects from vaccination

Question 2 of 8

2. Question

There is a legal obligation to obtain valid consent prior to administering vaccines. Which of the following statements are correct in relation to valid consent: (select all that apply)

Written consent is always required when the person being vaccinated has experienced a previous adverse event to the vaccine that is to be administered
Consent must be given by a person with legal capacity, and of sufficient intellectual capacity, to understand the implications of receiving a vaccine
All information (verbal and written) must be provided in a language that the person providing consent can understand
In some circumstances, an older adolescent can be determined as mature enough to understand the procedure and provide their own consent

Question 3 of 8

3. Question

A cold chain breach can be avoided by: (select all that apply)

Ensuring vaccines with the longest expiry are stored at the front of the refrigerator/freezer and used first
Using domestic vaccine refrigerators/freezers for storing vaccines
Ensuring that vaccines are stored at temperatures recommended by the manufacturer
Keeping vaccine management policies, procedures and protocols are up to date and making sure everyone who has contact with vaccines is familiar with them

Question 4 of 8

4. Question

If a multi-dose vial appears damaged or you note particulate matter in the vial, you should:

Inject additional Normal Saline 0/9% into the vial to assist in reconstituting the contents in line with the product information
Give the vial a good shake before use
Refer to the product information and discard the vial if indicated, following the correct processes for discarding vaccines as outlined in the Victorian COVID-19 Vaccination Guidelines
Return the vial to appropriate storage conditions

Question 5 of 8

5. Question

Once the recommended diluent is added to a multi-dose vial that requires reconstitution, you should:

Shake the vial vigorously to dissolve the contents
Invert the vial 10 times and gently swirl the contents to dissolve
Not worry about labelling the vial with the time it was accessed as you are the only immuniser in the clinic and will remember
Allow the vial to rest for 30 minutes

Question 6 of 8

6. Question

Which of the following statements is correct when preparing vaccines from a multi-dose vial that does not need reconstitution:

You do not need to clean the vial stopper with an alcohol swab as you are not injecting diluent
The same needle and syringe can be used for every patient in the same session
You should inspect the contents of the vial for particulate matter prior to preparation
You must prime the needle prior to administering any vaccine

Question 7 of 8

7. Question

Pre-immunisation screening:

Is only required if the person receiving the vaccine has not been to your service before
Is only required for paediatric patients, as adult patients will tell you if there is something you need to know
Is only required for people who have had previous vaccine reactions
Should occur prior to every immunisation encounter to ensure that changing factors like medical conditions, occupation and lifestyle factors are considered

Question 8 of 8

8. Question

Immunisation should be withheld if the following is identified on the pre-immunisation checklist:

the person to be vaccinated lives with someone undergoing chemotherapy
the person to be vaccinated has a runny nose
there is a family history of seizures
the person to be vaccinated reports a history of previous anaphylaxis to a dose of the same vaccine