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OSWALD · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which agency is responsible for the regulations that govern the manufacture, storage, and transport of compressed gases?

a. Bureau of Medical Devices
b. Compressed Gas Association (CGA)
c. U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
d. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Question 2

Which agency sets purity standards for medical gases?

a. CGA
b. DOT
c. FDA
d. International Standards Organization (ISO)

kxciann · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Metal cylinders have been used for storing compressed gases since 1888. Federal regulations is-sued by the DOT require that all cylinders used to store and transport compressed gases conform to specifications. The FDA sets purity standards for medical gas. The CGA provides standards and safety systems for compressed gas systems.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The FDA sets purity standards for medical gas. The DOT governs the manufacture, storage, and transport of compressed gases. The CGA sets standards and provides safety systems for com-pressed gas systems. The ISO is an international agency that sets standards for technology.