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Back to Basics: OSHA Fit Testing for Particulate Respirators
POST TEST QUESTIONS:
1. T or F. Particulate respirators are the main defense against airborne infections.
2. A N95 or higher respirator should be worn for all of these situations except:
A. Anytime you enter a room with an individual that is suspected of having an airborne
respiratory disease
B. When entering a room under Droplet Precautions
C. Whenever performing a bronchoscopy on a TB patient
D. When performing a suction procedure on a airborne respiratory disease patient
3. T or F. Both healthcare workers and patients must wear respirators in the airborne
infection isolation room.
4. The following can be said about fit testing except:
A. Is required before a respirator can be worn for the first time in a workplace setting
B. Is required whenever a different respirator is to be used
C. Is required every 6 months
D. Is required if you have physical changes to your face
5. A respirator fits properly and comfortably if:
A. It fits across the bridge of the nose, and on the face and cheeks
B. Covers from the nose to under the chin and there is room for eye protection
C. It does not slip when worn and you can talk comfortably
D. All of the above
6. T or F: During a user/seal check, you should be able to feel suction being created as the
mask pulls tightly against your face.
7. Once you find a proper fitting respirator, you should:
A. Know the make and model of the respirator
B. Learn how to properly apply and remove the respirator
C. Know how to maintain and care for the respirator
D. All of the above
8. T or F. You should perform a user/seal check once a week to make sure it fits
correctly.
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9. The following can be said about removing a respirator:
A. It should be removed before leaving the patient room along with all other PPE
B. It should be removed outside the patient room, after the door is closed
C. Grasp the respirator by the front, and then remove the straps
D. Dispose of the respirator first, and then gloves
10. If breathing becomes difficult while you are wearing a respirator in an airborne
infection isolation room:
A. Report your symptoms to your supervisor
B. Remove the respirator and don a surgical mask
C. Ask the patient to don a surgical mask, then remove your respirator
D. A and C only
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Back to Basics: OSHA Fit Testing for Particulate Respirators
POST TEST ANSWER KEY:
1. True. Certified respirators must be worn to protect you from inhaling infectious
airborne particles.
2. B. When entering a room under Droplet Precautions. Droplet Precautions requires
the use of a surgical mask, not a respirator.
3. False. Patients do not need to wear a respirator, and in fact need only wear a surgical
mask if leaving the isolation room. Healthcare workers outside of the isolation room do
not need to wear a respirator.
4. C. Is required every 6 months. Fit testing is required at least once a year after the
initial fit test per OSHA. However, the frequency may be determined by various factors.
5. D. All of the above.
6. True.
7. D. All of the above. You should also know what to do should there be problems with
the respirator during use.
8. False. You must perform a user/seal check each and every time you enter a
contaminated area to make sure the respirator is effective. If you cannot achieve a proper
seal, do not enter the area.
9. B. It should be removed outside the patient room, after the door is closed. A is
incorrect as respirators should never be removed while in the patient room, as that is
where you need the protection. C is incorrect as you should never grasp the respirator
from the front, which may be contaminated. Rather, remove by grasping the elastic
bands. D is incorrect as you should always remove PPE beginning with the most
contaminated, which will be the gloves.
10. A. Report your symptoms to your supervisor. B and C are incorrect as you should
never remove your respirator for any reason in the airborne infection isolation room.
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