what is the emt protecting himself against by wearing protec

94) What is the EMT protecting himself against by wearing protective eyewear? A) Airbome pathogens B) Blood-borne pathogens C) Both A and B D) Neither A nor B

Solution

Answer: C) Both A and B

EMT stand for Emergency Medical Technician, and it is the term used for the health care providers during hospital emergency situations (regarding medical issues). They are also known by the term \"ambulance technician\". They are trained to quickly handle the emergency and critical situations such as accidents cases and traumatic injuries.

During their course of work, they are come in contact to various kind of pateints (may be carrier of different kind of pathogens). Therefore, the EMTs are need to protect himself against airborne and blood-borne pathogens by following various seafty measures like wearing protective face masks, gloves, scrubs and eyewear.