Question

Cough etiquette involves covering the nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing. It helps to prevent the spread of infections. Disposing of contaminated tissue promptly helps to contain the microbes. Spatial separation of greater than 3 feet from persons with respiratory infections helps to avoid contracting the infection through droplets. Placing a surgical mask on a patient if it does not compromise respiratory function helps to prevent infection in the patient. A distance of 2 feet is too close and promotes the spread of infection through droplets.

a. true
b. false

Answer 1

Cough etiquette involves covering the nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing to prevent the spread of infections.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement 'A distance of 2 feet is too close and promotes the spread of infection through droplets' is true.

Cough etiquette involves covering the nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing to prevent the spread of infections. Disposing of contaminated tissue promptly helps contain the microbes. Spatial separation of greater than 3 feet from persons with respiratory infections helps avoid contracting the infection through droplets.

Placing a surgical mask on a patient, if it does not compromise respiratory function, helps prevent infection in the patient.