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Which size cylinder would be most appropriate for use during patient transport?  

The E cylinder on a crash cart contains 900 psig. How long would the cylinder last if used at 10 L/min?  

Which of the following large-cylinder safety recommendations is appropriate?      1. Protective caps are not necessary during storage.      2. Cylinders should be transported with protective caps.      3. Cylinder carts used in the operating room must be grounded.      4. Transportation must occur on an appropriate cart, onto which the cylinder is secured by a chain.  

In high concentrations, which of the following gases is a potent anesthetic?  

What is the purity standard for oxygen?  

Which of the following “E” size oxygen cylinders will last the longest?  

An “E” size cylinder is turned on, and the flowmeter is off. Which of the following are the most likely causes of a hissing sound?     1. A cracked flowmeter     2. Inadequate pressure in the cylinder     3. An obstruction at the regulator outlet     4. A leak in the connection between the yoke and the cylinder opening  

The cylinder color for oxygen is

What is the cylinder color for nitrous oxide?    

Which of the following gases is used to decrease the work of breathing associated with severe airway obstruction?