Question 92Safety & Environmental - QMED
70% to passThe bypass valve on a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) bypasses _______________.
Athe regulator in an emergency
Boxygen to the atmosphere
Cthe regenerator in an emergency
Da breathing bag containing excessive pressure
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) the regulator in an emergency. The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is designed to bypass the regulator in an emergency situation, such as when the regulator malfunctions or when additional air flow is needed. This allows the user to continue breathing by directly accessing the air supply, bypassing the regulator. The other answer choices are incorrect because the bypass valve does not bypass oxygen to the atmosphere, the regenerator, or a breathing bag containing excessive pressure.
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