Surgical Mask Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Surgical masks have a loose fit, while filtering respirators provide a tight seal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the material of which surgical masks are made?

    <p>To filter out some viruses and bacteria by trapping the aerosol suspended in breathed air</p> Signup and view all the answers

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