NFPA-99 Practice Exam

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What component is part of a medical gas bulk system?

Pressure regulators.
Oxygen masks.
Flow meters.
Ventilation hoods.

The correct answer is: Pressure regulators.

The inclusion of pressure regulators in a medical gas bulk system is essential due to their critical role in maintaining safe and effective gas delivery. Medical gas bulk systems serve as the primary source of medical gases such as oxygen, nitrous oxide, and others, which are crucial for patient care. Pressure regulators help control and reduce the high pressure of gases stored in large cylinders or tanks to a safer, usable level suitable for both storage and delivery to various medical devices and patient care areas. By ensuring that the gas pressure is maintained within a specified range, pressure regulators help prevent damage to medical equipment and ensure patient safety. The other components listed, such as oxygen masks, flow meters, and ventilation hoods, serve different purposes in medical gas delivery systems but are not part of the bulk storage and distribution mechanism. They are rather devices used for patient administration or measurement but do not directly contribute to the bulk system's function of supplying and regulating the gases from their source.