What Is the Purpose of 'Cracking' a Cylinder Before Use

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of 'cracking' a cylinder before use?

• A) This primes the system with oxygen so there is no air mixed in with the oxygen with the first part of the gas delivered to the patient.
• B) This removes any dust, or particulate matter, from the outlet of the cylinder valve.
• C) It causes the regulator to become pressurized precisely to 50 psi before gas is delivered to the patient.
• D) It pressurizes the cylinder to make sure it will not leak and compensate for the cylinder until the cylinder is hydrostatically tested.

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