A nursing instructor is teaching a class about safety precautions that must be taken in the presence of gasses. The teacher realizes that additional clarification is needed when a student says:
A) "Static electricity can cause a spark that can ignite a fire or cause an explosion."
B) "Sheets and gowns saturated in oxygen will burn very rapidly."
C) "No smoking or open flame are allowed in the presence of oxygen."
D) "Oxygen is explosive."
Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Oxygen is not explosive, and this statement is incorrect. While oxygen supports combustion, it is not inherently explosive.

A Nursing Instructor Is Teaching a Class About Safety Precautions