Medical Oxygen

Question 1

Although oxygen does not burn___

Answer 1

it does support combustion.

Question 2

Do not allow post valves, regulators, gauges, and fittings to come into contact with

Answer 2

oils, greases, organic lubricants, rubber or any other combustible substance.

Question 3

How often will the post valve gasket be replaced?

Answer 3

Every time an oxygen bottle is refilled.

Question 4

The old gasket is discarded and replaced with a new gasket. A bag containing __ post valve gaskets will be carried in every medical kit on every apparatus.

Answer 4

20 post valve gaskets

Question 5

What should be used to cover post valves on all spare bottles not in use.

Answer 5

Green 3 inch plastic sleeve caps

Question 6

The post valve gasket and the plastic sleeve caps can be replenished by

Answer 6

ordering them on the monthly EMS supplies form.

Question 7

Oxygen Cylinders must be hydrostatically tested every __ years

Answer 7

5 years