Key points for Gas Cylinders

Question 1

Minimum thickness for a gas cylinder

Answer 1

0.26 inches

Question 2

E cylinder of oxygen capacity is

Answer 2

660 liters

Question 3

E cylinder capacity of nitorous oxide is

Answer 3

1590 lites

Question 4

Fusible plug?

Answer 4

offers protection from excessive pressure from high temperature but not from overfilling

Question 5

rupture disc

Answer 5

protects against excess pressure from high temperature or overfilling

Question 6

Cylinders must be inspected how often

Answer 6

every 5 years

Question 7

safety systems what are they

Answer 7

help avoid incorrect gas connections and include color coding, pin indexing and diameter indexing

Question 8

oxygen should be changed at

Answer 8

1000psi

Question 9

full cylinder pressure for O2

Answer 9

2200 psi

Question 10

full cylinder pressure for air is

Answer 10

2200psi

Question 11

full cylinder pressure for nitrous is

Answer 11

745-750

Question 12

pipelines are used to deliver nonflammable gases such as

Answer 12

oxygen, nitrous oxide, air, carbon dixoide, and nitrogen

Question 13

how can central supply oxygen be stored

Answer 13

as cryogenic liquid a low pressure, or as compressed gas in cylinders

Question 14

what is the most common contaminant of medical gas lines

Answer 14

wate

Question 15

who determines the purity of meidcal gases

Answer 15

specified in the US pharmacopeia and enforced by the food and drug administration

Question 16

who have published standards reguarding cylinders

Answer 16

DOT, National fire protection association, and compressed gas association

Question 17

What is the mos common cause of leak in new cylinder

Answer 17

missing or defective washer

Question 18

What kind of safety is used in pipeline connections

Answer 18

DISS from the pipeline to the anesthesia machine is used

Question 19

What is a cylinder gas regulated to before entering the anesthetic machine

Answer 19

50psi

Question 20

what are some hazards in pipeline systems

Answer 20

leaks, fires and cross-connections

Question 21

what do pipeline alarms tells us

Answer 21

indicate if the pressure increases or decreases 20% from normal