Test 2 AEC Flashcards

1
Q

When a person breathes in, oxygen is transferred to the blood stream through the

A

lungs

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2
Q

Which device can be used to provide emergency oxygen to a nonbreathing person?

A

Resusictation mask

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3
Q

An oxygen cylinder is made of stainless steel or an aluminum alloy and will have a disinctive _____ color

A

green

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4
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Because oxygen is considered a hazardous material it is required to have a label identifying it as

A

an oxidizer

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5
Q

Oxygen cylinder valve stems holes arranged in a pattern to match pins found on an oxygen regulator. This specific arrangement is designed to:

A

prevent the use of a nonoxygen regulator

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6
Q

On most systems what is the working pressure in pounds per square inch of a full cylinder

A

2000 psi

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7
Q

A ______ is a type of oxygen delivery mask that iscombination mask and reservoir

A

nonrebreathing

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8
Q

To be effective a nonrebreathing mask needs to be set up at a flow rate of at least

A

5 L/min

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9
Q

A _____ is a type of device that is often used to provide a low level of oxygen or to provide additional oxygen to claustrophobic person

A

nasal cannula

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10
Q

In the US federal law requires that oxygen cylinders be hydrostatically tested

A

every 5 or 10 years

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11
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An oxygen cylinder should be replaced or refilled when less than ___ minutes of oxygen remain

A

15

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12
Q

to assist a nonbreathing person a ____ is often the easiest device used by a first responder

A

resuscitation mask

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13
Q

When delivering breaths to a nonbreathing adult a rescuer should deliver

A

1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds

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14
Q

When using a resuscitation mask to deliver breaths, rescuers should attach a _____ to the top of the mask

A

one-way valve

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15
Q

Which of the following is an advantage of using a resuscitation mask?

A

only one rescuer is needed, does not require direct contact w/ the persons mouth, can be used to deliver oxygen to both breathing and nonbreathing persons

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