JBL EMT Practice Exam

You are transporting a 40-year-old male with respiratory distress. The patient tells you that he recently had a positive tuberculosis (TB) skin test and is currently being evaluated for possible TB. You should:

1. apply a nasal cannula on the patient and a sterile surgical mask on yourself

2. apply a nonrebreathing mask on the patient and a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) respirator on yourself

3. apply a sterile surgical mask on yourself and a HEPA respirator on the patient

4. remain at least three feet away from the patient and apply a surgical mask on him

The correct answer is: apply a nasal cannula on the patient and a sterile surgical mask on yourself

When transporting a patient with a positive TB skin test and respiratory distress, it is important to take precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. Option A is the correct choice because it provides both the patient and the provider with some level of protection. A nasal cannula provides low-flow oxygen for the patient and a sterile mask on the provider can help prevent the spread of infectious particles. The other options either do not provide enough protection for both parties or do not take into account the possibility of TB. Option B only provides protection for the provider, while option C only provides protection for the patient. Option D may not provide enough protection for the provider if they are in close contact with the patient.