There are several types of masks used in nursing, including surgical masks, N95 respirators, and cloth masks. Surgical masks are designed to protect against large droplets, splashes, or sprays of bodily or other hazardous fluids. N95 respirators provide a higher level of protection by filtering out at least 95% of airborne particles. Cloth masks, while less effective than medical-grade masks, can be used in community settings to reduce the spread of respiratory droplets.
