Workstation 3

Question 1

What does PISS stand for in the context of an Anesthesia Workstation?

Answer 1

Pressure, Inspired gas concentration, Safety, and Support systems

Question 2

What is the purpose of the pressure system in an Anesthesia Workstation?

Answer 2

To deliver gas to the patient at a controlled pressure

Question 3

What is the function of the inspired gas concentration system in an Anesthesia Workstation?

Answer 3

To deliver a specific concentration of oxygen and anesthetic gases to the patient

Question 4

What does the safety system in an Anesthesia Workstation include?

Answer 4

Alarms, fail-safe devices, and emergency oxygen supply

Question 5

What does the support systems in an Anesthesia Workstation refer to?

Answer 5

Additional equipment such as ventilators, scavenging systems, and monitors

Question 6

True or False: The pressure system in an Anesthesia Workstation regulates the flow rate of gases delivered to the patient.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

What is the primary gas used in the inspired gas concentration system of an Anesthesia Workstation?

Answer 7

Oxygen

Question 8

What are some examples of safety features in an Anesthesia Workstation?

Answer 8

Oxygen failure alarm, vaporizer interlock, and low-pressure alarm

Question 9

What is the purpose of the scavenging system in an Anesthesia Workstation?

Answer 9

To remove excess anesthetic gases from the operating room environment

Question 10

What is the role of the ventilator in an Anesthesia Workstation?

Answer 10

To assist or control the patient’s breathing during anesthesia

Question 11

What is the function of the pressure relief valve in an Anesthesia Workstation?

Answer 11

To prevent excessive pressure build-up in the breathing circuit

Question 12

What is the purpose of the oxygen flush valve in an Anesthesia Workstation?

Answer 12

To deliver a high flow of oxygen to quickly fill the breathing circuit

Question 13

What is the significance of the minimum oxygen concentration alarm in an Anesthesia Workstation?

Answer 13

To alert the anesthesia provider if the oxygen concentration falls below a safe level

Question 14

What is the primary role of the flowmeter in an Anesthesia Workstation?

Answer 14

To control the flow rate of gases delivered to the patient

Question 15

What is the purpose of the CO2 absorber in an Anesthesia Workstation?

Answer 15

To remove carbon dioxide from the exhaled gases before they are released into the environment