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Which of the following procedures can generate respiratory droplets?
Which of the following procedures can generate respiratory droplets?
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (correct)
- Blood pressure measurement
- Routine physical examination
- Eye examination
What are susceptible portals of entry for respiratory viruses?
What are susceptible portals of entry for respiratory viruses?
- Ankles and wrists
- Nasal mucosa and mouth (correct)
- Elbows and knees
- Nails and scalp
How can airborne transmission occur?
How can airborne transmission occur?
- Through direct physical contact
- By ingestion of contaminated food
- By inhalation of small particles in the respirable size range (correct)
- By exposure to sunlight
What is a characteristic of airborne transmission?
What is a characteristic of airborne transmission?
Which body part is NOT mentioned as a susceptible portal of entry for respiratory viruses?
Which body part is NOT mentioned as a susceptible portal of entry for respiratory viruses?
What is the main characteristic of droplet transmission?
What is the main characteristic of droplet transmission?
How do respiratory droplets transmit infection in droplet transmission?
How do respiratory droplets transmit infection in droplet transmission?
Which type of protection is generally required to prevent droplet transmission?
Which type of protection is generally required to prevent droplet transmission?
What can be a source of infectious pathogens for droplet transmission?
What can be a source of infectious pathogens for droplet transmission?
What distinguishes droplet transmission from contact transmission?
What distinguishes droplet transmission from contact transmission?
Why does droplet transmission require facial protection?
Why does droplet transmission require facial protection?
What is an example of droplet transmission mentioned in the text?
What is an example of droplet transmission mentioned in the text?
How far can droplets involved in pertussis transmission travel?
How far can droplets involved in pertussis transmission travel?
Which mode of transmission involves inhalation of droplets that can travel large distances on air currents?
Which mode of transmission involves inhalation of droplets that can travel large distances on air currents?
What is one mode of transmission where disease spread by mosquitoes is a relevant example?
What is one mode of transmission where disease spread by mosquitoes is a relevant example?
What is a characteristic of the droplets involved in droplet transmission?
What is a characteristic of the droplets involved in droplet transmission?
Which type of healthcare precautions are intended to be applied to all patients, regardless of the presence of an infectious agent?
Which type of healthcare precautions are intended to be applied to all patients, regardless of the presence of an infectious agent?
