Which of the following describes a preoperative troubleshooting step for the CO2 delivery system?

Which of the following describes a preoperative troubleshooting step for the CO2 delivery system?

• A. CO2 tank empty
• B. CO2 hose damaged
• C. Gas contaminated
• D. CO2 tank full, gasket secured, spare CO2 tank available in the OR

Answer: (D)

Preparing the CO2 delivery system starts with confirming readiness and reliability of the supply. The best choice describes a proactive preoperative check: making sure the CO2 tank is full, the gasket is securely in place to prevent leaks, and a spare CO2 tank is available in the OR for immediate replacement if needed. This ensures continuous gas flow and avoids delays during the procedure. The other options show potential problems (empty tank, damaged hose, contaminated gas) rather than a step taken to verify the system is ready to use.

Preparing the CO2 delivery system starts with confirming readiness and reliability of the supply. The best choice describes a proactive preoperative check: making sure the CO2 tank is full, the gasket is securely in place to prevent leaks, and a spare CO2 tank is available in the OR for immediate replacement if needed. This ensures continuous gas flow and avoids delays during the procedure. The other options show potential problems (empty tank, damaged hose, contaminated gas) rather than a step taken to verify the system is ready to use.