Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #903 (Set 27)

The self-contained breathing device should not be used in which situation?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Underwater search

Standard positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus rely on compressed air cylinders and facepieces that are not hydrostatically balanced or sealed for underwater ambient pressures. Using them for underwater search risks catastrophic flooding of the regulator and drowning.

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