In most situations, the surgical suite is maintained as a positive pressure room. What is the pattern of air circulation for this type of room?
Explanation
Answer: A-A positive pressure room is one in which the flow of air moves out of the room, preventing outside air from entering. This is important in the operating room, as it prevents outside air, which may contain pathogens, from entering the room and possibly infecting the patient. Conversely, a negative pressure room is used with infectious patients as a form of isolation to keep them from infecting others.
