Medical Gas Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of o2 is in the air we breathe?
A
21%
2
Q
What percentage of o2 is in the air we breathe?
A
- 21%
3
Q
Is oxygen therapy ever a substitute for poor management?
A
- No
4
Q
What colour is the collar of an o2 cylinder?
A
- Black and white collar
5
Q
What colour is the collar on an Entonox cylinder?
A
- Blue and white collar
6
Q
How should a cylinder be stored?
A
- A compressed gas sign.
7
Q
The area that houses the cylinders should be…
A
Clean, dry and well ventilated.
8
Q
How can it be made sure that a wrong cylinder is never lifted?
A
- The gas types should be segregated and the stock rotated. Empty cylinders should also be kept away from full cylinders. This will ensure that the wrong cylinder is never lifted and the cylinder is always full.
9
Q
What should not be done near a cylinder?
A
- No Smoking.
10
Q
What should you not do when opening or closing the cylinder?
A
- You should avoid excessive force when opening or closing the cylinder.
11
Q
What should the o2 cylinder be clean of?
A
- Oil or grease
12
Q
Name the two types of oxygen regulators?
A
- Bull nose
- Pin index
13
Q
What does using a regulator do?
A
- Using a regulator reduces the pressure of the gas so it can be used. When the gas is stored inside the cylinder it is compressed.
14
Q
How is the flow of o2 measured?
A
- L/M - Litres per minute
15
Q
What is another name for a therapy head?
A
- Flowmeter
