Flu or Cold
Anaphylaxis
Administering Vaccine
Side Effects
Grab Bag
100
Usually involves a high fever
What is the flu
100
These are some respiratory signs of anaphylaxis
What is dyspnea, wheezing, sneezing, choking, cyanosis, angioedema, and tightness in throat/chest.
100
The site that is most commonly used for injection of influenza vaccines.
What is the deltoid.
100
These are common side effects of the vaccine.
What is injection site redness, swelling and pain, fatigue, headache, fever, chills, and malaise.
100
This is how long it takes for the vaccine to become effective.
What is two weeks.
200
Sniffles or sneezes are common.
What is the cold.
200
These are some dermatological signs of anaphylaxis.
What is uticaria, erythema, pruritus, flushing, pale/grey color, facial swelling, and tingling of the mouth or face.
200
The type of injection used for influenza vaccine administration.
What is intramuscular
200
The length of time mild reactions usually last for.
What is 1-3 days.
200
These are the people eligible for the free influenza vaccine.
Who are all people 6 months of age and older who live, work, or go to school in Alberta.
300
Usually involves the whole body.
What is the flu.
300
The incidence of anaphylaxis after immunization
What is 1 in 1 000 000 doses
300
The dose of vaccine given to and adult and a child.
What is 0.5 mL.
300
The symptoms of GBS
What is loss of reflexes and symmetric paralysis that usually begins in the legs.
300
These are types of strains included in the influenza vaccine this year.
What is A-California, A-Victoria, and B-Wisconsin.
400
Symptoms gradually appear over time.
What is the cold.
400
The steps to take when a client displays symptoms of anaphylaxis.
What is call for help (including EMS), lie client on back with feet elevated, loosen restrictive clothing around the neck, establish an adequate airway, and note the time. Monitor vitals, administer adrenalin as necessary, and monitor need for CPR.
400
The steps for land-marking an intramuscular injection.
What is expose the upper arm and shoulder, ask the client to relax the arm and across the abdomen or chest, palpate lower edge of acromion process, place four fingers across the deltoid with the top finger along the acromion process, the injection site is 3-5cm below the acromion process.
400
These are the symptoms of ORS.
What is bilateral red eyes and/or respiratory symptoms such as a cough, wheeze, chest tightness, etc and/or facial swelling.
400
These are the contraindications to getting the vaccine.
What is history of anaphylactic reaction to the influenza vaccine or any component, severe reaction to the influenza vaccine in the past (trouble breathing), children under 6 months of age, and people with a history of GBS within 6 weeks of previous influenza immunization.
500
A person experiencing this usually has a cough, chills, aches, and pains.
What is the flu.
500
The amount of time recommended for clients to wait following immunization.
What is 15 minutes for those with no history of anaphylaxis and 30 minutes for those with a history of anaphylaxis to anything.
500
The size of syringe and needle you would use to immunize an adult.
What is a 3 mL syringe and a 25 gauge, 1-1.5 inch needle.
500
What you would recommend to a client if they expereienced some mild reactions to the vaccine.
What is ice pack or cool cloth to the area and Tylenol (remember that ASA is not recommended for anyone under the age of 18).
500
This is the very first thing you must do before immunizing.
What is get informed consent.
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