The Nurse Correctly Understands the Administration of the PCV Vaccine

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse correctly understands the administration of the PCV vaccine should occur at which ages?

• A)15 and 18 months
• B)2, 4, and 6 months
• C)Birth and 15 months
• D)15 months

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Definitions:

Semicircular Canals

Structures within the inner ear that are part of the vestibular system, helping to regulate balance and spatial orientation by detecting head movements.

Middle Ear

Is the part of the ear comprising the eardrum and ossicles that amplify sound waves from the outer ear to the inner ear.

Inner Ear

The part of the ear that contains organs responsible for hearing and balance.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea that vibrates in response to sound waves, playing a key role in the process of hearing.