Infection controlQuestion 1128 of 1700

About how many hospital patients get a healthcare-associated infection on a given day?

  1. About 1 in 31
  2. About 1 in 3
  3. About 1 in 100
  4. About 1 in 1,000
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Correct answer: About 1 in 31

These infections are common, which is why infection control matters in every setting.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.2: Chain of Infection

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026