12 Questions
What type of mask is most commonly used for providing a barrier that large droplets cannot pass through?
Surgical (face) mask
When should you change your mask?
When it becomes moist
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?
N95 respirator mask
Why should you wear a mask only once?
To prevent the spread of pathogens
What is the purpose of using personal protective equipment (PPE) in preventing the spread of microbes?
To create a physical barrier against potential pathogens
Why is it important for healthcare workers to properly use PPE?
To prevent potential pathogens from entering the body
What role does a mask play in controlling the spread of microbes?
It provides a barrier against potential pathogens entering the respiratory system
When should personal protective equipment (PPE) be put on and removed?
PPE should be put on outside the person’s room and removed and discarded inside
What is the correct order for putting on multiple types of PPE?
Gown, mask, gloves, protective eyewear
Why is it important to remove gloves properly in the healthcare setting?
To avoid touching clean surfaces with dirty gloves
What is the purpose of wearing a gown in a healthcare setting?
To protect clothes and body from blood and body fluids
Why should hands be washed after removing gloves?
To prevent contaminating oneself or others
Learn about the importance of changing wet gowns and using masks to prevent the spread of microbes. Understand the proper way of using a mask to protect yourself and others from inhaling or exhaling pathogens.
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