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Liquid Nitrogen Quizheadline bar Liquid Nitrogen Quiz  First Name: Last Name:Student/Staff ID: Supervisor:Liquid nitrogen, when returned to the gaseous state, can displace oxygen from the air and can create an oxygen-deficient atmosphere under the right conditionsTrueFalseOxygen concentration below 19.5% is considered an oxygen deficient environmentTrueFalseAsphyxia develops slowly as the oxygen content of air is gradually reduced from 21%.TrueFalseThe victim will not be aware of a problem and generally will not recognize the symptoms of gradual asphyxia from decreasing oxygen levels.TrueFalseLiquid nitrogen can support life.TrueFalseAlways wear safety equipment, including heavy loose fitting leather or cryogenic gloves, and eye and face protectionTrueFalseIf liquid nitrogen is not used regularly, the vessel will be still be filled indefinitely.TrueFalseStorage of liquid containers in cold rooms will slow down the liquid to gas conversion.TrueFalseIf there is a large spill or rupture of a liquid nitrogen container, explain why an evacuation must immediately take placeNOTEWhen finished, print out a copy and return it to your Safety Officer. Or... **Pick your work location:**New York: Ithaca & Geneva Maine: Orono, Presque Isle, & Franklin Pennsylvania: University Park West Virginia: BeaverWest Virginia: Kearneysville, LeetownSubmit quiz


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