Medical Gas Systems Quiz

What are the gases that make up the average medical gas system?

• Oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Oxygen and nitrous oxide

• Oxygen and helium

• Oxygen and nitrogen

When were the first recorded medical gas cross connection deaths reported?

• 1973

• 1985

• 1999

• 2007

Which organizations have oversight and regulatory power over medical sites using gases?

• CMS and OSHA

• All of the above

• TJC and NPV

• NFPA 99-2012 code

Why do hospitals hire third party inspectors annually to check their medical gas systems?

• All of the above

• To maintain patient and staff safety

• To ensure compliance with regulations

• To meet the standards set by regulatory organizations

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What is the purpose of a shut off valve and a pressure sensing alarm at the entry point of the oxygen supply?

• To ensure proper functioning of the system

• To prevent cross connections

• To monitor the presence and pressure of oxygen

• To regulate the flow of oxygen

What color are cylinders of oxygen?

• Purple

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

What is the purpose of a vacuum system in a hospital?

• To generate medical air

• To remove waste anesthetic gases

• To power equipment

• To provide oxygen to patients

What is the purpose of a Waste Anesthetic Gas Disposal (WAGD) system?

• To provide oxygen to patients

• To remove waste anesthetic gases

• To generate medical air

• To power equipment

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What is the purpose of a medical air system in a hospital?

• To provide oxygen to patients

• To remove waste anesthetic gases

• To generate medical air

• To power equipment

What is the purpose of an instrument air system in a hospital?

• To power equipment

• To generate medical air

• To remove waste anesthetic gases

• To provide oxygen to patients