Question

multiple select question
select all that apply
infectious diseases that are acquired or develop while being treated in a hospital or medical facility are called ______ infections. more than one answer is correct
mixed
polymicrobial
secondary
healthcare - associated
nosocomial
primary

Explanation:

• Healthcare - associated infections (HAIs) are infections that patients acquire during their healthcare treatment.
• Nosocomial infections is an older term for healthcare - associated infections.
• Mixed infections refer to infections caused by multiple pathogens simultaneously, not specifically related to hospital - acquired.
• Polymicrobial is similar to mixed (multiple pathogens), not about hospital acquisition.
• Secondary infections occur after an initial infection, not necessarily in a hospital setting.
• Primary infections are the initial infections, not related to hospital - acquired.

Answer:

healthcare - associated, nosocomial