Question

Max accepted level of exposure to halogenated agents when N2O not in use?

When N2O is being used?
a) 25 ppm; 50 ppm
b) 50 ppm; 25 ppm
c) 100 ppm; 0 ppm
d) 0 ppm; 100 ppm

Answer 1

The accepted occupational exposure limit for halogenated anesthetic agents is 2 ppm when N2O is not used, and 0.5 ppm when N2O is used. The provided answer options do not reflect these values and may contain a typo or error.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question relates to standards for occupational exposure to halogenated agents, which varies depending on the use of Nitrous oxide (N2O). Halogenated agents refer to a class of compounds that contain one or more halogens (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine) and are often used as anesthetics in medical settings.

The maximum accepted level of exposure set by professional guidelines for a halogenated agent, when N2O is not in use, is 2 parts per million (ppm), and when N2O is being used, the level is decreased to 0.5 ppm. However, the options provided (a, b, c, d) do not correspond to these values, and it's possible there has been a miscommunication or typo in the provided choices. Always refer to the latest guidelines from professional and regulatory organizations for accurate exposure limits.