Compressed Gas Cylinders

Question 1

Protective clothing for cleaning a spill should be made of ______________ or ______________, not ______________ or ______________ bc it absorbs

Answer 1

Vinyl or plastic
Not latex or rubber

Question 2

Why should compressed gas cylinders not be around sources of ignition

Answer 2

They are not flammable but support combustion

Question 3

Three factors of proper storage for a compressed gas cylinder

Answer 3

1. Out of traffic
2. Away from flammable materials
3. Area warning signs

Question 4

Compressed gas cylinders should be handled with great care, due to their _____________ potential since they are highly pressurized

Answer 4

Rocket

Question 5

Since compressed gas cylinders are highly pressurized and have rocket potential, what six precautions should we take when handling them

Answer 5

1. Chained or belted to wall
2. Valve caps when not in use
3. Use cart to transport
4. Separate empty and full
5. Turn off when not in use
6. Eye protection

Question 6

All injectable agents are potentially _____________

Answer 6

Toxic

Question 7

Two opioids that are especially toxic

Answer 7

Etorphine and Carfentanil

Question 8

What is a common cyclohexamine that is potentially toxic

Answer 8

Ketamine (date rape drug)

Question 9

What are two common alpha 2 agonists that are potentially toxic

Answer 9

Xylazine and Medetomidine

Question 10

What are five specific precautions to utilize when using injectable opioid agents

Answer 10

1. Proper training
2. Never work alone
3. Gloves
4. Reversal agent
5. Disposal in closed containers