A Hand-Operated Bellows Pump Would Likely Be Used to

question 45

Multiple Choice

A hand-operated bellows pump would likely be used to

• A)gather test samples for a detector tube
• B)perform calibration of breathing apparatus
• C)find the flashpoint of unknown liquids
• D)assist in CPR

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