American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Practice Test

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Infections can be spread through all of the following except:

Touching a sterile surface
Through invasion of a weakened immune system
Food
Airborne particles

The correct answer is: Touching a sterile surface

Infection spread is a critical concept to understand in health and wellness contexts, particularly in fields such as massage therapy. Touching a sterile surface is generally considered to be safe because sterile surfaces do not contain pathogens or infectious agents. Therefore, the likelihood of transmitting an infection through contact with a sterile surface is extremely low. This aspect is particularly significant when discussing hygiene practices in therapeutic settings where maintaining a sterile environment is essential for preventing infection. On the other hand, the other options—through invasion of a weakened immune system, food, and airborne particles—represent common methods through which infections can indeed be spread. A weakened immune system can allow pathogens to take hold more easily, food can be a vehicle for bacteria or viruses, and airborne particles can carry infectious agents that may be inhaled. Understanding these transmission methods is essential for practitioners to ensure proper precautions and hygiene practices are in place during treatments.