VMO Study Guide Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Hydraulic Spreaders are at their weakest point - CORRECT ANSWER At the
beginning of the opening
The number one problem with the use of hydraulic cutters is - CORRECT
ANSWER Rescuer abuse
Chains and hooks used with hydraulic tools should have - CORRECT ANSWER a
rating equal to or higher than that of the tools
Reasons for power unit failure are: Fouled plugs, no fuel - CORRECT
ANSWER flooded carburator
Patient access is defined as - CORRECT ANSWER a path to reach the patient
Performing the standing backboard requires - CORRECT ANSWER 3 EMS personnel
The most common type of tractor rollover is the - CORRECT ANSWER side rollover
A rear tractor rollover can occur in - CORRECT ANSWER 1.5 seconds
Rear tractor rollovers account for - CORRECT ANSWER 50% of all fatalities
Impact wrenches are primarily used for - CORRECT ANSWER door removal
A drawback to impact wrenches is that they are only good when there is - CORRECT
ANSWER clear access to the bolts
, The maximum weight rated capacity for air bags (lift bags) is reached at - CORRECT
ANSWER 2 inches
An air bag (lift bag) older than 10 years (it's normal life span) - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER true
Torches, plasma cutters, carbon arcs and rescue saws are recommended for extrication. True
or False? - CORRECT ANSWER false
Lack of proper gear is the leading cause of rescuer injuries. True or False? - CORRECT
ANSWER True
The PTO on a tractor is most like a - CORRECT ANSWER Drive Shaft
Turning the key off on a tractor will - CORRECT ANSWER Not guarantee shut down
of all power
The recommended areas to crib during tractor rollover rescue is - CORRECT
ANSWER As close to the patient as possible/ on both sides of the patient
Loaded bumpers have been known to eject as far as - CORRECT ANSWER 300 ft
Air bags will deploy at a_______________________ collision with a fixed object -
CORRECT ANSWER 10-12 mph
The rule of thumb when dealing with downed power lines is to keep operations - CORRECT
ANSWER one intact pole back
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Hydraulic Spreaders are at their weakest point - CORRECT ANSWER At the
beginning of the opening
The number one problem with the use of hydraulic cutters is - CORRECT
ANSWER Rescuer abuse
Chains and hooks used with hydraulic tools should have - CORRECT ANSWER a
rating equal to or higher than that of the tools
Reasons for power unit failure are: Fouled plugs, no fuel - CORRECT
ANSWER flooded carburator
Patient access is defined as - CORRECT ANSWER a path to reach the patient
Performing the standing backboard requires - CORRECT ANSWER 3 EMS personnel
The most common type of tractor rollover is the - CORRECT ANSWER side rollover
A rear tractor rollover can occur in - CORRECT ANSWER 1.5 seconds
Rear tractor rollovers account for - CORRECT ANSWER 50% of all fatalities
Impact wrenches are primarily used for - CORRECT ANSWER door removal
A drawback to impact wrenches is that they are only good when there is - CORRECT
ANSWER clear access to the bolts
, The maximum weight rated capacity for air bags (lift bags) is reached at - CORRECT
ANSWER 2 inches
An air bag (lift bag) older than 10 years (it's normal life span) - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER true
Torches, plasma cutters, carbon arcs and rescue saws are recommended for extrication. True
or False? - CORRECT ANSWER false
Lack of proper gear is the leading cause of rescuer injuries. True or False? - CORRECT
ANSWER True
The PTO on a tractor is most like a - CORRECT ANSWER Drive Shaft
Turning the key off on a tractor will - CORRECT ANSWER Not guarantee shut down
of all power
The recommended areas to crib during tractor rollover rescue is - CORRECT
ANSWER As close to the patient as possible/ on both sides of the patient
Loaded bumpers have been known to eject as far as - CORRECT ANSWER 300 ft
Air bags will deploy at a_______________________ collision with a fixed object -
CORRECT ANSWER 10-12 mph
The rule of thumb when dealing with downed power lines is to keep operations - CORRECT
ANSWER one intact pole back
