Safety systems for medical gases are recommended and provided by: ...

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Safety systems for medical gases are recommended and provided by:
 
  a. DOT.
  b. CGA.
  c. FDA.
  d. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Question 2

Which of the following gases is used to decrease the work of breathing associated with severe airway obstruction?
 
  a. Nitric oxide c. Helium-oxygen mixture
  b. Nitrous oxide d. Carbon diox-ideoxygen mixture

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The CGA sets standards and provides safety systems for compressed gas systems. The FDA sets purity standards for medical gas. The DOT regulates the manufacture, storage, and transport of compressed gases. The NFPA is an independent agency that provides information on fire protec-tion and safety.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A helium-oxygen mixture decreases the work of breathing by decreasing turbulent airflow.