Which item in the OR could cause a fire or explosion?
a. Nylon suture
b. IV tubing
c. Oxygen or nitrous oxide gas
d. Saline soaked sponges
ANS: C
When mixed with other agents, oxygen and nitrous oxide support and accelerate combustion.
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