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Equipment Theory for Respiratory CareChapter 1 (part 2) questions with
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Compressors ANS - 1. Provides oil free compressed air to power equipment.
2. Mixes pure with O2 to provide lower O2 concentrations.
Benefits of oil free air ANS - 1. Inhaling oil particles isn't healthy.
2. Oil droplets when mixed with O2 may result in spontaneous combustion.
Types of compressors ANS - Piston, diaphragm, and centrifugal.
O2 concentrators ANS - Electrically powered devices that separate O2 from the atmosphere and deliver
it under pressure.
Types of O2 concentrators ANS - Molecular sieve and membrane types.
Bulk supply systems ANS - 1. Used to supply large amounts of medical gas.
2. More economical to use these systems rather than small cylinders.
Safety features (medical gas piping system) ANS - Alarms, zone valves, riser valves, and pressure
sensors.
Cylinders ANS - Provides convenient method of O2 delivery
3AA ANS - High strength steel cylinders
3AL ANS - Aluminum constructed cylinder
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