You are assigned a patient in which there is a possibility for pathogen transmission by droplet spread or by dust particles. The personal protective equipment you should wear when you enter the room would be:

A. a HEPA filtered mask.
B. a surgical mask.
C. unnecessary if there is negative pressure in the room.
D. to cover your nose and mouth with a tissue.


Answer: A

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