Anesthesia Equipment Chapter 1 Flashcards Preview

Technology > Anesthesia Equipment Chapter 1 > Flashcards

Flashcards in Anesthesia Equipment Chapter 1 Deck (15)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

Liquified Compressed gases at room temp include ?

A

Carbon dioxide and Nitrous oxide

2
Q

A typical cylinder label includes?

A
  1. Statement of Hazard
  2. The name of the gas
  3. A signal word
  4. The manufacturer or Distributor
3
Q

Adiabatic compression?

A

Compression of a gas in a small space and it can cause a fire.

4
Q

The likelihood of a fire is reduced by?

A
  1. Cracking the cylinder valve before use
  2. Opening the cylinder valve slowly
  3. Storing the pressure regulator in a plastic bag
5
Q

Hazards of transfilling the cylinder are?

A

Flash fires
Over filling
Contamination of the gas
Filling with the wrong gas

6
Q

The filling density is?

A
  1. The ratio of the weight of gas in a container to the weight of water that the container would hold.
  2. A means to limit the amount of a liquefied gas in a cylinder
7
Q

Cracking a cylinder valve

A
  1. Is a momentary opening to blow away foreign matter.
  2. Should be performed before attachment of the dispensing device
  3. Reduces the likelihood of flash fires
8
Q

Noninterchangeable systems that prevent a large or small cylinder from being connected to the incorrect piping system include?

A

PISS

Outlet valves with special threaded connections

9
Q

The government agency responsible for regulating medical gas in the US is ?

A

DOT

10
Q

An E cylinder of oxygen contains approx. how many liters

A

650L

11
Q

All of the following are required permanent markings on a cylinder

A

The service pressure
The serial number
The test date
The symbol of the producer, user, or manufacturer

12
Q

The best means for identifying the contents of a cylinder?

A

Label

13
Q

The cylinder size most commonly used in anesthesia?

A

E cylinder

14
Q

If an empty oxygen cylinder is found on an anesthesia machine the best action would be to?

A

Change it

15
Q

1 kPa is equal to ?

A

10 cm H2O