Free AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Practice Question

The 'Portal of Exit' is the point from which an infectious agent leaves its host. The puncture in the gloves could allow pathogens from used patient equipment to exit and possibly enter the healthcare worker’s body, thus representing a potential 'Portal of Exit'. It's essential for healthcare workers to identify and address any break in protective barriers to prevent infections. Glove integrity is a key element of Standard Precautions to prevent transmission of infections. The 'Reservoir' is incorrect as it refers to the habitat in which an infectious agent normally lives, grows, and multiplies, not the breach in protective equipment that could lead to exposure. 'Mode of Transmission' refers to the means by which an infectious agent is spread, not the point of exit for infectious material. 'Portal of Entry' is the point at which an infectious agent enters a new host, not the compromised protective barrier itself.