Mental health and dementiaQuestion 676 of 1700

How long must a health issue last to be called a chronic health condition?

  1. Over six months
  2. Longer than two weeks
  3. About one month
  4. Exactly three months
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Correct answer: Over six months

Chronic means lasting longer than six months. A shorter time does not qualify.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.1: Introduction to Provide Care for Clients Experiencing Acute and Chronic Conditions

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026