Mental health and dementiaQuestion 678 of 1700

In long-term care, acute health conditions are typically related to which of these?

  1. Down syndrome
  2. An infection that needs treatment
  3. A personality disorder
  4. Schizophrenia
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Correct answer: An infection that needs treatment

In long-term care, acute problems often come from an infection, an injury, or rehabilitation. The other choices are long-term conditions.

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