Gases

Question 1

what regulatory agency defines compressed gas

Answer 1

Interstate Commerce Commision (ICC)

Question 2

what regulatory agency regulates/is responsible for compressed gas

Answer 2

Department of Transportation (DOT)

Question 3

what are the variety of materials used for medical gas containers

Answer 3

titanium, steel (no MRI), aluminum, carbon fiber, plastic

Question 4

what is steel, aluminum alloy, flat on bottom, tapered neck at top, 3/8 inch thick

Answer 4

body

Question 5

what is bronze, brass, attached to neck of tank

Answer 5

valve

Question 6

what is the point of exit for gas

Answer 6

port

Question 7

what moves up(opens) or down(closes)

Answer 7

stem

Question 8

what fits the retaining screw of the yoke

Answer 8

conical depression

Question 9

what vents the cylinder under high pressure

Answer 9

pressure relief valve

Question 10

what system is used on tanks A-E

Answer 10

Pin Index Safety System (PISS)

Question 11

what are pin positions for oxygen

Answer 11

2, 5

Question 12

what are pin positions for nitrous oxide

Answer 12

3, 5

Question 13

what are pin positions for air

Answer 13

1, 5

Question 14

what are pin positions for CO2

Answer 14

2, 6

Question 15

what can be a major source for a leak

Answer 15

missing washer

Question 16

what is the weight of E tank for anesthesia machine*

Answer 16

14 lbs

Question 17

does pressure and volume vary by gas contained

Answer 17

yes

Question 18

what is the ONLY tank used for anesthesia machine

Answer 18

E tank

Question 19

what is normal psig for oxygen in E tank

Answer 19

1900 psig

Question 20

what is normal psig for air in E tank

Answer 20

1900 psig

Question 21

what is normal psig for nitrous oxide in E tank

Answer 21

745 psig

Question 22

what is normal liters for oxygen in E tank

Answer 22

660 liters

Question 23

what is normal liters for nitrous oxide in E tank

Answer 23

1590 liters

Question 24

what is normal liters for air in E tank

Answer 24

625 liters

Question 25

what 2 gases are nonflammable but still support combustion

Answer 25

oxygen and nitrous oxide

Question 26

what gas is flammable

Answer 26

propane

Question 27

what is critical temp for nitrous oxide

Answer 27

36.5 C

Question 28

when does frost line form for N20

Answer 28

when greater than >4L are removed

Question 29

how do you determine N20 contents

Answer 29

measuring tank weight

Question 30

what is 1 gram of N20 converted to in liters?

Answer 30

0.55 liters

Question 31

what is the max pressure the cylinder may be filled

Answer 31

service pressure (psig)

Question 32

cylinder can be charged up to 10% in excess of service pressure

Answer 32

plus sign

Question 33

indicates testing can be every 10 years

Answer 33

star

Question 34

what is the best way to identify a gas***

Answer 34

label

Question 35

what color is nonflammable

Answer 35

green

Question 36

what color is flammable

Answer 36

red

Question 37

what color is oxidizer

Answer 37

yellow

Question 38

how often are containers usually tested

Answer 38

every 5 years

Question 39

what color is CO2 usually

Answer 39

grey

Question 40

uses Quick Couplers, occassionally DISS

Answer 40

wall terminal

Question 41

Pipeline hoses attach to anesthesia machine ALWAYS* using what

Answer 41

Diameter Index Safety System (DISS)

Question 42

what could happen if vacuum hose got disconnected

Answer 42

the air could back up to the patient and cause increased PEEP

Question 43

what is cylinder pressure

Answer 43

45 psig

Question 44

what is pipeline pressure

Answer 44

50-55

Question 45

what is the minimum negative pressure for vacuum

Answer 45

12 mmHg