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AIR FORCE IBT STUDY GUIDE
EXAM QUESTIONS & ANS WERS ```
Question : What is the term for the generalized allergic
reaction affecting one or more organ systems?
CORRECT ANSWER : Anaphylaxis
Question : What is the correct dosage of epinephrine for
an adult during an anaphylactic reaction?CORRECT ANSWER : Adult: 1:1000 dilution 0.3mL- 0.5mL or EPI Pen 0.3mL
Question : What is the correct dosage of epinephrine for a
child during an anaphylactic reaction?CORRECT ANSWER : Children: .01mg/kg body weight
max 0.3mL or EpiPen Jr 0.15mL 1:2000 dilution
Question : Who created the Vaccine Adverse Event
Reporting System (VAERS)?
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CORRECT ANSWER : National Childhood Vaccine
Injury Act of 1986 co-sponsored with CDC
Question : Who can report to VAERS?
CORRECT ANSWER : Anyone can report to VAERS
Question : What is the primary purpose of VAERS?
CORRECT ANSWER : To capture all clinically
significant medical events occurring post-vaccination even if the reporter is not certain that the incident is vaccine related.
Question : What does the Reportable Events Table
outline?
CORRECT ANSWER : Specifically outlines which post-
vaccination events must be reported. The need to report is also based on the amount of time that elapsed between the vaccination and the start of the event.
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Question : What events are required to be reported under
the NCVIA?
CORRECT ANSWER : Any reaction that is listed in the
Vaccine Injury Table, Any reaction requiring medical attention or hospitalization, any reaction that is not listed in the Manufacturer's Package Insert.
Question : How do Anthrax (AVIP) and Smallpox (SVP)
differ from this program?
CORRECT ANSWER : Gauges of needles to use ID, IM,
SubQ
Question : What gauge needles should be used for ID, IM,
and SubQ injections respectively?CORRECT ANSWER : ID: 26-27G, IM: 22-25G. SubQ:
23-25G
Question : What are the seven patient rights?
CORRECT ANSWER : 1. Right Person, 2. Right
time/schedule, 3. Right Vaccine, 4. Right Route, 5. Right dosage, 6. Right documentation, 7. Right Reason
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Question : What are the correct angles for different types
of injections?CORRECT ANSWER : ID: 15 degrees, IM: 90 degrees,
SubQ: 45 degrees
Question : How is Smallpox administered?
CORRECT ANSWER : 15 sticks in a 5mm diameter,
using a bifurcated needle. Percutaneous sticks.
Question : What are examples of oral vaccines?
CORRECT ANSWER : Adenovirus, oral typhoid, Ty21
Question : What is Active Immunity naturally acquired?
CORRECT ANSWER : Exposed to live pathogen,
develops disease, becomes immune
Question : What is Artificially Acquired Active
Immunity?