If you are treating a patient known to have an airborne disease, what precaution(s) should you take?
A)All EMTs that treat the patient should wear HEPA respirators
B)The patient should be placed in isolation until the hazmat team arrives
C)You should place a surgical mask on the patient
D)You should place a HEPA respirator on the patient

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If you are treating a patient with a known airborne disease, you should place a surgical mask over their nose and mouth in order to prevent the spread of the disease.

If You Are Treating a Patient Known to Have an Airborne