N-95 HIGH FILTRATION MASKS

Question 1

The mask shall be worn any time there is a risk of respiratory exposure to ___

Answer 1

tuberculosis, meningitis, or other infectious diseases.

Question 2

The regular sized 3M N-95 mask fits ___, and a small one is
available for people with a small or thin face. The mask should fit snugly
without___

Answer 2

most people, air leakage

Question 3

In compliance with Federal OSHA regulations and Center
for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention recommendations, a NIOSH
approved high filtration mask shall be used when the patient has suspected or
confirmed tuberculosis, including:

Answer 3

• While in the same room with a suspected or confirmed TB patient.
• When intubating, ventilating, suctioning, or administering aerosolized
  medications to patients with suspected or confirmed TB.
• When transporting patients with suspected or confirmed TB.

Question 4

You should suspect active TB in any patient who:

Answer 4

• Is in one of the high-risk groups identified above and complaining of
  cough of over two weeks duration.
• Is not in a high-risk group but complaining of productive cough of over
  two weeks’ duration accompanied by any of the following secondary

Question 5

When treating and transporting patients with suspected or confirmed TB, or
other infectious respiratory disease, the patient should be asked to wear a ___

Answer 5

HEPA mask if tolerated

Question 6

A ___ mask also provides protection

Answer 6

non-rebreather

Question 7

The N-95 mask is___ and should be disposed of at the completion of the
run

Answer 7

disposable