Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the function of wall/station outlets in a piping system?
What is the function of wall/station outlets in a piping system?
- To allow for the connection of various types of equipment to the pipe system (correct)
- To monitor the pressure and temperature of the gases in the pipes
- To provide visual indication of gas flow in the pipes
- To regulate the flow of medical gases in the piping system
What is the primary advantage of a piping system for delivering medical gases?
What is the primary advantage of a piping system for delivering medical gases?
- Reduce the risk of gas leakages in the hospital
- Enable easy monitoring of individual patient gas usage
- Provide a continuous and uninterrupted supply of medical gases (correct)
- Minimize the need for maintenance and inspections
What is the purpose of riser lines in a piping system?
What is the purpose of riser lines in a piping system?
- To monitor the flow and temperature of the gases in the pipes
- To allow for the connection of medical equipment to the pipe system
- To regulate the pressure of the medical gases in the piping system
- To transport gases from the main line to upper floors or elevated areas (correct)
What is the purpose of alarms in a piping system for medical gases?
What is the purpose of alarms in a piping system for medical gases?
What happens when the primary shut-off is open?
What happens when the primary shut-off is open?
What is the function of the secondary shut-off valve?
What is the function of the secondary shut-off valve?
What is the state of the plunger in the closed position of the primary shut-off?
What is the state of the plunger in the closed position of the primary shut-off?
What is the purpose of the spring behind the secondary shut-off valve?
What is the purpose of the spring behind the secondary shut-off valve?
What precaution should be taken to prevent rapid pressure changes when using a gas cylinder?
What precaution should be taken to prevent rapid pressure changes when using a gas cylinder?
Why is it important to ensure that the regulator or reducing valve is in the off or closed position when not in use?
Why is it important to ensure that the regulator or reducing valve is in the off or closed position when not in use?
What risk is increased in the presence of O2 when rapid decompression and recompression occur?
What risk is increased in the presence of O2 when rapid decompression and recompression occur?
What happens when a less dense gas is used in a flowmeter calibrated for a denser gas?
What happens when a less dense gas is used in a flowmeter calibrated for a denser gas?
What correction factors are applicable for Heliox (He/O2) when using oxygen flowmeter?
What correction factors are applicable for Heliox (He/O2) when using oxygen flowmeter?
How does the use of a less dense gas affect the gas flow indicated by the flowmeter?
How does the use of a less dense gas affect the gas flow indicated by the flowmeter?
What is the impact of using a less dense gas on the lifting of the float in a flowmeter?
What is the impact of using a less dense gas on the lifting of the float in a flowmeter?
