APHA Injection Safety & Infection Control 2

Question 1

What is the maximum recommended injection volume for a single IM injection in the deltoid muscle of an adult?

Accepted Answer

2 mL

Answer

0.5 mL

Answer

5 mL

Answer

1 mL

Question 2

After withdrawing the needle from a patient using a safety syringe, when should the safety mechanism be activated?

Accepted Answer

Immediately after the needle is withdrawn from the patient

Answer

After washing hands following the injection

Answer

Just before placing the syringe in the sharps container

Answer

After documenting the vaccine administration

Question 3

Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, what must an employer provide to a worker following a needlestick injury?

Accepted Answer

Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up at no cost to the worker

Answer

Immediate termination of duties for 48 hours

Answer

Self-reporting documentation only, with no required employer action

Answer

Mandatory HIV testing of the source patient without consent

Question 4

According to current CDC/ACIP guidelines, should a vaccine administrator aspirate (pull back on the plunger) before injecting a vaccine intramuscularly?

Accepted Answer

No, aspiration is not recommended for routine vaccine administration

Answer

Yes, aspiration is required for all IM injections to prevent intravascular injection

Answer

Yes, but only for SC injections

Answer

Yes, aspiration is required in patients on anticoagulants

Question 5

What is the correct skin preparation technique before administering a vaccine injection?

Accepted Answer

Wipe the site with an alcohol swab and allow the skin to dry before injecting

Answer

Wipe the site with an alcohol swab and inject immediately while still wet

Answer

Apply povidone-iodine and wait 3 minutes before injecting

Answer

No skin preparation is necessary for routine vaccine injections

Question 6

Regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) during routine vaccine administration, which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Gloves are recommended and required when blood contact is anticipated, though not universally mandated by OSHA for routine injections

Answer

Full gowns and face shields are required for all vaccine administrations

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No PPE is needed since vaccines are not themselves bloodborne pathogens

Answer

Double-gloving is required for all immunization procedures

Question 7

Sharps containers should be sealed and disposed of when they reach what fill level?

Accepted Answer

Three-quarters (¾) full

Answer

Completely full to maximize container use

Answer

Half (½) full

Answer

One-quarter (¼) full