What could result in an incorrect oxygen concentration reading on the oxygen indicator?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — Exposure to carbon dioxide for more than 10 minutes
Prolonged exposure to high carbon dioxide concentrations exceeding 10 minutes can chemically alter or poison the sensing cell of certain oxygen indicators, resulting in inaccurate and potentially hazardous false readings during enclosed space atmospheric testing.
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