Infection controlQuestion 1125 of 1700
Which of these is a high-risk portal of entry for germs?
- Intact skin on the arm
- Broken skin or an IV site
- Dry hair on the head
- Short, clean nails
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Correct answer: Broken skin or an IV site
Germs enter easily where the skin is broken or a device passes through it.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026