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What type of mask is most commonly used for providing a barrier that large droplets cannot pass through?
What type of mask is most commonly used for providing a barrier that large droplets cannot pass through?
- N95 respirator mask
- Cloth mask
- High-efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA) mask
- Surgical (face) mask (correct)
When should you change your mask?
When should you change your mask?
- When it becomes moist (correct)
- When it becomes wrinkled
- Only once a week
- When it becomes loose
What type of mask must be worn when a person is known to have a disease caused by very small droplets suspended in the air?
What type of mask must be worn when a person is known to have a disease caused by very small droplets suspended in the air?
- Surgical (face) mask
- Cloth mask
- N95 respirator mask (correct)
- Disposable paper mask
Why should you wear a mask only once?
Why should you wear a mask only once?
What is the purpose of using personal protective equipment (PPE) in preventing the spread of microbes?
What is the purpose of using personal protective equipment (PPE) in preventing the spread of microbes?
Why is it important for healthcare workers to properly use PPE?
Why is it important for healthcare workers to properly use PPE?
What role does a mask play in controlling the spread of microbes?
What role does a mask play in controlling the spread of microbes?
When should personal protective equipment (PPE) be put on and removed?
When should personal protective equipment (PPE) be put on and removed?
What is the correct order for putting on multiple types of PPE?
What is the correct order for putting on multiple types of PPE?
Why is it important to remove gloves properly in the healthcare setting?
Why is it important to remove gloves properly in the healthcare setting?
What is the purpose of wearing a gown in a healthcare setting?
What is the purpose of wearing a gown in a healthcare setting?
Why should hands be washed after removing gloves?
Why should hands be washed after removing gloves?