BIO D171 MICROBIOLOGY Module 5 Final Exam Review Q & A 2024 1. Which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) is considered the most effective in preventing transmission of airborne pathogens? A. Gloves B. Goggles C. N95 Respirator D. Surgical mask Answer: C. N95 Respirator Rationale: The N95 respirator is designed to achieve a very close facial fit and very efficient filtration of airborne particles, making it the most effective PPE for the prevention of airborne pathogen transmission. 2. When dealing with a patient suspected of having a highly infectious disease, which PPE should be used? A. Gloves and a surgical mask B. Gl oves, a surgical mask, and a gown C. Gloves, a surgical mask, a gown, and eye protection D. Gloves, an N95 respirator, a gown, and eye protection Answer: D. Gloves, an N95 respirator, a gown, and eye protection Rationale: The combination of gloves, an N95 respirator, a gown, and eye protection provides a comprehensive barrier against contact, droplet, and airborne transmission of pathogenic microbes. 3. What is the primary reason for healthcare workers to wea r gloves when handling patients? A. To protect the patient from the healthcare worker's microbes B. To protect the healthcare worker from the patient's microbes C. To improve grip on medical instruments D. To prevent the need for handwashing Answer: B. To protect the healthcare worker from the patient's microbes Rationale: Gloves act as a barrier protection for healthcare workers against exposure to the patient's potentially infectious microbes. 4. Which of the following is not a recommen ded practice for the removal of PPE? A. Removing gloves first B. Washing hands immediately after removing PPE C. Removing the gown before the mask
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