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What is the primary function of a surgical mask?
What is the primary function of a surgical mask?
- To completely filter out all viruses and bacteria
- To prevent contact transmission of pathogens
- To provide a tight fit around the wearer's face
- To interfere with direct airflow in and out of respiratory orifices (correct)
How do surgical masks help reduce airborne transmission of pathogens?
How do surgical masks help reduce airborne transmission of pathogens?
- By completely eliminating all pathogens in the surrounding air
- By neutralizing airborne pathogens
- By creating a seal around the wearer's face
- By trapping respiratory droplets ejected when sneezing or coughing (correct)
What type of protection do surgical masks provide against airborne diseases?
What type of protection do surgical masks provide against airborne diseases?
- Partial protection due to the typically loose fit (correct)
- Protection against specific types of viruses only
- Complete protection against all airborne diseases
- No protection at all
How are surgical masks different from filtering respirators?
How are surgical masks different from filtering respirators?
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What is the main purpose of the material of which surgical masks are made?
What is the main purpose of the material of which surgical masks are made?
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