What Can Cause Leakage and Make the Valve Difficult to Open

question 1

Multiple Choice

What can cause leakage and make the valve difficult to open or close?

• A) Excessive force when opening or closing a valve
• B) Throttling a valve that is not designed for throttling
• C) Failure to clean valve stems
• D) Improper closing of a valve on a high-pressure line

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Definitions:

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Peak Expiratory Flow Rate

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