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cabate

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By what means is O2 for medical use in a hospital most commonly produced?
 
  a. Chemical decomposition
  b. Electrolysis
  c. Fractional distillation
  d. Physical separation

Question 2

Which of the following are considered therapeutic gases? 1. Oxygen (O2) 2. O2-NO mixture 3. O2-He mixture 4. N2O
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 and 4 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3 only

Question 3

What is the fire-risk classification of both N and CO2?
 
  a. Flammable
  b. Supports combustion
  c. Inflammable
  d. Nonflammable


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Heffejeff

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Most large quantities of medical O2 are produced by fractional distillation of atmospheric air.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Although there are many commercially produced gases, only a few are used medically (Table 40-1).

Answer to Question 3

ANS: D


cabate

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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