VMO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Hydraulic Spreaders are at their weakest point - Answer -At the beginning of the
opening
The number one problem with the use of hydraulic cutters is - Answer -Rescuer abuse
Chains and hooks used with hydraulic tools should have - Answer -a rating equal to or
higher than that of the tools
Reasons for power unit failure are: Fouled plugs, no fuel - Answer -flooded carburator
Patient access is defined as - Answer -a path to reach the patient
Performing the standing backboard requires - Answer -3 EMS personnel
The most common type of tractor rollover is the - Answer -side rollover
A rear tractor rollover can occur in - Answer -1.5 seconds
Rear tractor rollovers account for - Answer -50% of all fatalities
Impact wrenches are primarily used for - Answer -door removal
A drawback to impact wrenches is that they are only good when there is - Answer -
clear access to the bolts
The maximum weight rated capacity for air bags (lift bags) is reached at - Answer -2
inches
An air bag (lift bag) older than 10 years (it's normal life span) - Answer -should be
removed from service and inspected by the manufacturer
Current gen Ni-Cad batteries can be left in a charger that is plugged in at all times. True
or False? - Answer -true
Torches, plasma cutters, carbon arcs and rescue saws are recommended for
extrication. True or False? - Answer -false
Lack of proper gear is the leading cause of rescuer injuries. True or False? - Answer -
True
The PTO on a tractor is most like a - Answer -Drive Shaft
, Turning the key off on a tractor will - Answer -Not guarantee shut down of all power
The recommended areas to crib during tractor rollover rescue is - Answer -As close to
the patient as possible/ on both sides of the patient
Loaded bumpers have been known to eject as far as - Answer -300 ft
Air bags will deploy at a_______________________ collision with a fixed object -
Answer -10-12 mph
The rule of thumb when dealing with downed power lines is to keep operations -
Answer -one intact pole back
The single most important aspect of crowd control is - Answer -distance
The process of surveying the overall emergency scene is - Answer -scene size-up
Ineffective traffic control is the number one reason for personnel deaths. True or False?
- Answer -true
Initially, fire apparatus can be used for traffic control. True or False? - Answer -true
Presonnel should be rotated when (10 min) - Answer -There is a large number of
patients, grotesque scene, or when the call involves children
-Normal Rotation time= 20 min
The minimum rating for a come-a-long is - Answer -2 ton capacity minimum
A pressure relief valve on a tool is there to - Answer -Keep high pressures from
damaging the tool
The maximum recommended hose length for air tools is - Answer -50 ft
The beehive retainer is acceptable for air chisels. True or False? - Answer -false
The recommended pressure for cutting light metals is - Answer -90-110 psi
High pressure air bags operate at pressures of - Answer -116-118 psi
The recommended tpi for saws-all blades - Answer -10-14 tpi
An airbag will deploy in - Answer -50 miliseconds
Stored energy in machinery should be a rescuer concern. True or False? - Answer -
true
Hydraulic Spreaders are at their weakest point - Answer -At the beginning of the
opening
The number one problem with the use of hydraulic cutters is - Answer -Rescuer abuse
Chains and hooks used with hydraulic tools should have - Answer -a rating equal to or
higher than that of the tools
Reasons for power unit failure are: Fouled plugs, no fuel - Answer -flooded carburator
Patient access is defined as - Answer -a path to reach the patient
Performing the standing backboard requires - Answer -3 EMS personnel
The most common type of tractor rollover is the - Answer -side rollover
A rear tractor rollover can occur in - Answer -1.5 seconds
Rear tractor rollovers account for - Answer -50% of all fatalities
Impact wrenches are primarily used for - Answer -door removal
A drawback to impact wrenches is that they are only good when there is - Answer -
clear access to the bolts
The maximum weight rated capacity for air bags (lift bags) is reached at - Answer -2
inches
An air bag (lift bag) older than 10 years (it's normal life span) - Answer -should be
removed from service and inspected by the manufacturer
Current gen Ni-Cad batteries can be left in a charger that is plugged in at all times. True
or False? - Answer -true
Torches, plasma cutters, carbon arcs and rescue saws are recommended for
extrication. True or False? - Answer -false
Lack of proper gear is the leading cause of rescuer injuries. True or False? - Answer -
True
The PTO on a tractor is most like a - Answer -Drive Shaft
, Turning the key off on a tractor will - Answer -Not guarantee shut down of all power
The recommended areas to crib during tractor rollover rescue is - Answer -As close to
the patient as possible/ on both sides of the patient
Loaded bumpers have been known to eject as far as - Answer -300 ft
Air bags will deploy at a_______________________ collision with a fixed object -
Answer -10-12 mph
The rule of thumb when dealing with downed power lines is to keep operations -
Answer -one intact pole back
The single most important aspect of crowd control is - Answer -distance
The process of surveying the overall emergency scene is - Answer -scene size-up
Ineffective traffic control is the number one reason for personnel deaths. True or False?
- Answer -true
Initially, fire apparatus can be used for traffic control. True or False? - Answer -true
Presonnel should be rotated when (10 min) - Answer -There is a large number of
patients, grotesque scene, or when the call involves children
-Normal Rotation time= 20 min
The minimum rating for a come-a-long is - Answer -2 ton capacity minimum
A pressure relief valve on a tool is there to - Answer -Keep high pressures from
damaging the tool
The maximum recommended hose length for air tools is - Answer -50 ft
The beehive retainer is acceptable for air chisels. True or False? - Answer -false
The recommended pressure for cutting light metals is - Answer -90-110 psi
High pressure air bags operate at pressures of - Answer -116-118 psi
The recommended tpi for saws-all blades - Answer -10-14 tpi
An airbag will deploy in - Answer -50 miliseconds
Stored energy in machinery should be a rescuer concern. True or False? - Answer -
true
