How to Wear and Take Off a Mask

What is a common mistake people make when wearing a mask?

• Wearing it over the nose

• Failing to seal the top around the nose and cheeks

• Pulling it under the chin

• Wearing it with the pleats pointing downward

How can you determine the top part of the mask?

• By looking at the color

• By feeling for a metal band

• By checking the pleats

• By looking at the ear loops

What should you do before putting on a mask?

• Clean your face

• Adjust the ear loops

• Check the mask for tears

• Perform hand hygiene

How should the pleats of the mask be oriented when worn correctly?

• Pointing downward

• Pointing inward

• Pointing upward

• Pointing sideways

What is the first step in putting on a mask with ear loops?

• Pull the mask under the chin

• Perform hand hygiene

• Mold the nose piece

• Place each loop over the ears

How should you mold the nose piece of the mask?

• With the palm of your hand

• With the fingertips of both hands

• With a tool

• With your thumb

What should you avoid touching while wearing the mask?

• The sides of the mask

• The ear loops

• The nose piece

• The front of the mask

How should you remove the mask?

• By pulling it from the front

• By grasping the ear loops

• By pulling it from the nose piece

• By tearing it off

What should you do with the mask after removing it?

• Hang it on a hook

• Put it in your pocket

• Dispose of it properly in a waste container

• Leave it on a table

What should you do after removing the mask?

• Wash your face

• Perform hand hygiene

• Store the mask

• Clean the mask