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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Causes of Disease

Question 1 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

A hospital-acquired infection is

Answer
A
a hospital or other healthcare facility that becomes infected with bacteria or viruses and requires large-scale cleaning.
B
a specific type of illness found in healthcare workers.
C
when a member of the maintenance staff develops a rash from harsh cleaning products.
D
an infection caught while a person is receiving health care.

Explanation

A hospital-acquired infection is an infection a person gets while receiving care in a hospital or another healthcare setting. It refers to the patient’s infection, not a contaminated facility or an illness limited to healthcare workers. Therefore, the correct choice is “an infection caught while a person is receiving health care.”

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