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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Chain of Infection

Question 15 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

Which is an example of work involving a portal of entry for an infection?

Answer
A
A healthcare professional brings a patient his or her dinner
B
A healthcare professional puts on a pair of gloves.
C
A healthcare professional disinfects a patient’s bedside table.
D
A healthcare professional does not wash his or her hands, then touches a patient’s wound.

Explanation

A portal of entry is a route through which germs enter the body, such as a wound. Touching a patient’s wound with unwashed hands can transfer germs directly into that opening, so the example is “does not wash his or her hands, then touches a patient’s wound.”

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