Questions and Answers
What is the oxygen pressure for medical-grade oxygen cylinders?
2,000 psi
What do the markings 'D' and 'E' on oxygen cylinders signify?
Different sizes of cylinders
How often must oxygen cylinders be tested for hydrostatic testing?
Every 10 years
What does a 'five-pointed star' stamped on an oxygen cylinder indicate?
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What type of outlet do 'D' and 'E' cylinders have for oxygen delivery?
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What is the purpose of a facemask in an oxygen therapy unit?
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How long can an 'E' oxygen cylinder last when used at 6 Lpm?
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What is the duration of an 'M' oxygen cylinder when used at 8 Lpm?
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At what rate can a 'K' oxygen cylinder be used to last for 10 hours and 30 minutes?
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How long can an oxygen cylinder last if it contains only 500 PSI of oxygen?
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Which cylinder can last the longest at 10 Lpm?
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What is the duration for a D size cylinder with a pressure of 1500 psi and a flow rate of 7.5 Lpm?
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For an E size cylinder with a pressure of 2000 psi and a flow rate of 10 Lpm, what is the calculated duration?
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What is the duration for an M size cylinder with a pressure of 750 psi and a flow rate of 15 Lpm?
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Using the Cylinder Factor Method, what is the calculated duration for an H-K size cylinder with a pressure of 2000 psi and a flow rate of 9 Lpm?
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If an oxygen cylinder has a pressure of 1000 psi and a flow rate of 12 Lpm, which cylinder size would provide a duration closest to 30 minutes?
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What is the purpose of a regulator assembly in an oxygen delivery system?
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How does the regulator assembly attach to the cylinder in an oxygen delivery system?
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Why are adaptors used in oxygen delivery systems?
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What is the significance of using adaptors in major emergency situations?
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When using the CAREvent device for oxygen therapy, what type of cylinder can be used?
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What is a key similarity between using the CAREvent device and a normal oxygen therapy unit?
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What should be done if an in-service tag is not found on a cylinder?
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Why should the cylinder be quickly opened and closed during assembling?
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What can happen if the old gasket is not removed when assembling a cylinder?
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Why is it important to secure the cylinder in an upright position during assembly?
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What must be ensured before opening the cylinder valve?
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What is the purpose of cracking the cylinder during assembly?
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