#1
What temperature range is typically recommended for storing vaccines?
2°C to 8°C
-20°C to -10°C
15°C to 25°C
30°C to 40°C
#2
Which vaccine storage equipment helps maintain the recommended temperature range?
Refrigerators
Ovens
Microwaves
Air conditioners
#3
Why is it important to maintain the cold chain during vaccine transportation?
To prevent the vaccines from spoiling
To speed up the activation process
To make the vaccines more effective
To reduce transportation costs
#4
What is the primary risk associated with improper vaccine storage?
Decreased vaccine potency
Increased vaccine effectiveness
Extended vaccine shelf life
Reduced vaccine side effects
#5
What is the recommended temperature range for storing vaccines during a power outage?
Below -10°C
-10°C to 0°C
2°C to 8°C
15°C to 25°C
#6
What is the primary function of a temperature logger in vaccine storage?
To control the temperature of the storage unit
To record temperature fluctuations over time
To monitor vaccine expiration dates
To regulate humidity levels
#7
What is the purpose of a temperature excursion action plan?
To increase vaccine efficacy
To prevent temperature fluctuations
To minimize vaccine exposure to incorrect temperatures
To speed up the vaccination process
#8
What is the purpose of a temperature monitoring device in vaccine storage?
To ensure vaccines are not exposed to light
To maintain humidity levels
To monitor and record temperature
To track vaccine expiration dates
#9
What is the recommended temperature range for storing frozen vaccines?
-10°C to 0°C
-20°C to -15°C
-30°C to -20°C
-40°C to -30°C
#10
Which organization provides guidelines for vaccine storage and handling?
World Health Organization (WHO)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
International Red Cross
#11
What is the recommended minimum temperature for transporting vaccines?
Below -70°C
Between -15°C to -25°C
2°C to 8°C
25°C to 30°C
#12
What is the purpose of using a vaccine vial monitor (VVM)?
To indicate the expiration date of the vaccine
To measure the volume of the vaccine
To monitor temperature exposure
To assess vaccine viability
#13
Which factor does NOT influence vaccine stability?
Temperature
Humidity
Light exposure
Air pressure
#14
What is the recommended method for storing vaccines in a refrigerator?
Placing them in the freezer compartment
Storing them on the door shelves
Positioning them in the coldest part of the refrigerator
Storing them in airtight containers
#15
What is the appropriate action if a temperature excursion is detected in vaccine storage?
Ignore the excursion and continue storage
Immediately discard the vaccines
Monitor the temperature and take corrective action
Increase the temperature to speed up vaccine activation
#16
Which type of vaccine requires ultra-cold storage?
Inactivated vaccines
Live-attenuated vaccines
Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines
Subunit, recombinant, polysaccharide, and conjugate vaccines
#17
Which type of vaccine is typically stored at room temperature?
Live-attenuated vaccines
Inactivated vaccines
mRNA vaccines
Subunit vaccines
#18
What is the recommended maximum temperature for vaccine storage during transport?
2°C to 8°C
15°C to 25°C
Below -20°C
Below 30°C
#19
What is the recommended method for handling vaccines after a temperature excursion?
Rapidly administer all affected vaccines
Return vaccines to refrigeration and consult guidelines
Dispose of all exposed vaccines immediately
Expose vaccines to direct sunlight to reset temperature