Dental Hygiene Nitrous Oxide Examination Questions And Answers Graded A+

What position should the tanks be stored in? {Ans: Vertical position.}What are the 4 "a" properties nitrous oxide possesses? {Ans: Analgesic, Anxiolytic, (slight amnesia and weak anesthetic). An analgesic agent- reduces intensity of pain but does not eliminate it A weak anesthetic agent An anxiolytic agent- has sedative effects; reduces anxiety Has amnesia producing qualities- patient cannot recall severity of pain}Chronic nitrous abuse may have what effect? {Ans: Change in B12 metabolism}T/F Chronic abuse of N2O may lead to neuropathy, kidney, liver problems, vitamin B12 deficiency, peripheral neuropathy, accidents (frostbite, lung damage from pressure), asphyxia (lack of 02 to brain) and suffocation. {Ans: True}When is a pulse oximeter mandated? {Ans: Use of pulse oximeter is not mandated for minimal sedation, but is mandated for moderate sedation according to the ASA.}The flow meter restricts the oxygen flow to a minimum of ------- liters per minute. {Ans: Minimum oxygen flow 3 L/ min 30%.}