The Basics
Facts
Flowmeter
Systems
Numbers
100
The color of a nitrous tank
What is blue
100
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At room temperature, nitrous oxide is stored in tanks as a _______.
What is liquid
100
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What is the flowmeter
100
This system is designed to pick up excess gases
What is the scavenging system
100
The number of documented cases of an allergic reaction to nitrous oxide
What is 0
200
Another common name for nitrous oxide
What is laughing gas
200
The chemical formula for nitrous oxide
What is N2O
200
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What is the fail-safe
200
This system is designed to automatically turn off nitrous oxide supply when oxygen delivery is compromised or depleted
What is the fail-safe system
200
The minutes it typically takes for the effects of nitrous oxide to wear off
What is 3-5 minutes
300
Nitrous oxide is commonly administered through this device that fits into the patient's nose
What is a nasal mask/nasal hood
300
Nitrous oxide is primarily eliminated through this organ
What is the lungs
300
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What is the check-valve
300
This system is designed to prevent using the incorrect type of gas
What is the pin-index system
300
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As soon as the procedure is finished and nitrous oxide is terminated, oxygen should be administered for at least _______ minutes.
What is 5 minutes
400
Nitrous oxide is often mixed with this gas for better effectiveness in sedation
What is oxygen
400
Nitrous oxide is odorless, tasteless, and ______
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What is clear
400
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What is the oxygen-flush-button
400
This system is designed to act as a holding chamber for the nitrous oxide and oxygen gas mixture
What is the reservoir system
400
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When nitrous oxide is administered, the concentration of oxygen should never fall below ______%
What is 30%
500
Although nitrous oxide is often considered safe, excessive exposure can cause this condition, which affects the body's ability to absorb oxygen
What is hypoxia
500
Nitrous oxide was first discovered by this English scientist
Who is Joseph Priestly
500
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What is the positive-on-off-switch
500
This system is designed to deliver a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen only when the patient inhales
What is the demand system
500
The tidal volume for an adult is 400 at a rate of 15 minutes. Calculate the total respiratory volume in ml/min
(Hint: Multiply the patient's tidal volume by the patient's respiratory rate per minute)
What is 6,000