Fernando is a medical assistant in a children’s hospital. One of his patients has measles. What must Fernando put on before going into this patient’s room?

(1 point)
Responses

a respirator mask
a respirator mask

a surgical mask
a surgical mask

a two-layer cloth face covering
a two-layer cloth face covering

a clear plastic face shield without a mask

1 answer

Fernando must put on a respirator mask before going into the room of a patient with measles. Measles is highly contagious, and a respirator mask, such as an N95, provides the necessary protection against airborne transmission.