Respiratory Therapists Must Ensure That Any Oil or Dust Is

Multiple Choice

Respiratory therapists must ensure that any oil or dust is cleared from high-pressure medical-gas delivery systems before pressurization. Why is this action needed?

A) Inhaled dust particles can cause pneumoconiosis.
B) The oil or dust can cause a leak in the system.
C) Oil or dust does not easily mix with medical gases.
D) Adiabatic compression could ignite the oil or dust.