You are caring for a patient that has been in a fight and seemingly has blood everywhere. You have a cut on your right index finger, but it is covered with a bandage and you are wearing gloves. Is there an exposure? Why or why not?
A)Yes. You have both a portal of entry and a method of travel.
B)No. Wearing PPE automatically eliminates the potential for method of travel.
C)No. There is no portal of entry and no method of travel.
D)No. There is a method of travel but no portal of entry.

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The gloves act as a barrier, preventing the blood from coming into direct contact with the cut on your finger, thus eliminating the portal of entry for any potential pathogens.

You Are Caring for a Patient That Has Been in a Fight