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Air for medical use in a hospital should be which of the following? 1. Particle-free 2. Oil-free 3. Dry
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1 and 3 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

Which of the following methods of producing O2 is commonly used in the home care setting?
 
  a. Chemical decomposition
  b. Electrolysis
  c. Fractional distillation
  d. Physical separation



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
For medical gas use, air must be dry and free of oil or particulate contamination.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
These devices, called O2 concentrators, are used primarily for supplying low-flow O2 in the home care setting.





 

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