Which of the Following Pairs Is Mismatched

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

• A)nosocomial infection-acquired outside the hospital
• B)reinfection-repeat infection by the same pathogen
• C)cross-infection-infection acquired directly from another person
• D)self-inoculation-infection spreads from one part of a person's body to a different area

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Definitions:

Fossil Fuels

Natural fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, which are formed from the remains of living organisms over millions of years and used for energy production.

Skin Cancer

A type of cancer that forms in the cells of the skin, often due to exposure to UV radiation from the sun or tanning beds.

Ozone Depletion

A reduction in the concentration of ozone in the stratosphere, leading to increased ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth's surface.

Lag Time

The delay between the initiation of a process and the occurrence of its effects, often seen in natural and engineered systems.