RMGA Medical Gas Cylinder Management & Storage 3

Question 1

What is the correct method for transporting a medical gas cylinder within a healthcare facility?

Accepted Answer

Use an approved cylinder cart or hand truck designed for the purpose

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Hand-carry it vertically between two staff members

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Roll it on its base for short distances if no cart is available

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Drag it along the floor using the valve protection cap as a handle

Question 2

The DOT requires standard medical gas cylinders (non-exempted) to undergo hydrostatic requalification testing every:

Accepted Answer

5 years

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1 year

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3 years

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10 years

Question 3

What does a plus sign (+) stamped after the test date on a medical gas cylinder indicate?

Accepted Answer

The cylinder is approved to be filled 10% above its service pressure

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The cylinder failed and requires repair

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The cylinder passed a visual inspection only

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The cylinder is classified as single-use and must not be refilled

Question 4

Which type of valve connection is found on small medical gas cylinders used with anesthesia machines and is designed to prevent gas interchange between cylinders?

Accepted Answer

Pin Index Safety System (PISS)

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CGA post valve

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DISS (Diameter Index Safety System)

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Quick-connect coupling

Question 5

What does a star (*) mark stamped after the test date on a medical gas cylinder signify?

Accepted Answer

The cylinder is approved for 10-year retest intervals instead of the standard 5 years

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The cylinder passed a visual-only inspection in lieu of hydrostatic testing

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The cylinder has been certified for use in critical care environments

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The cylinder is rated for cryogenic liquid storage

Question 6

What action should a medical gas administrator take upon discovering a cylinder with an illegible or missing DOT specification marking?

Accepted Answer

Remove the cylinder from service, segregate it, and contact the supplier for disposition

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Re-stamp the cylinder with the correct markings based on supplier records

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Place the cylinder into service and report discrepancy at the next audit

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Paint over the area and apply a new label with the correct information

Question 7

Under NFPA 99 requirements, what must a dedicated medical gas storage room provide to ensure safe conditions?

Accepted Answer

Adequate ventilation to prevent gas accumulation, locked access, and appropriate fire-rated construction

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Positive pressure ventilation to maintain cleanliness

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Refrigeration to maintain cylinders below 32°F (0°C)

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Full sprinkler coverage and CO2 suppression system