Final answer:
Compressed gas cylinders used in acute healthcare facilities must be identified by labels or stencils according to CGA C-7 criteria to ensure proper and safe identification and handling.
Step-by-step explanation:
Compressed gas cylinders must meet specific criteria to be acceptable for use in acute healthcare facilities. The most appropriate option for the criteria they must meet is:
- B) be appropriately identified by attached labels or stencils in accordance with CGA C-7 criteria.
This ensures clear and standardized identification of the contents and the necessary handling precautions. While color coding is common, it is not specifically mandated by the USDA for medical gas cylinders. The construction and specifications of these cylinders would indeed follow OSHA regulations, but this is part of the broader manufacturing process and not a label criterion. Lastly, the use of specific CGA connections is also important for safety and compatibility with equipment, but this pertains more to the connections rather than labeling or identification criteria.