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cabate · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

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

Heffejeff · **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