VMO Study Guide Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Cribbing at the scene of a machinery rescue is of no importance.
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER False
The best way to shield a patient or rescue from a crowd is for rescuers to __________
a.) Threaten the crowd with the pike pole
b.) Turn on sirens to distract bystanders
c.) Stand side by side
d.) Shine flashlights and floodlights into their eyes - CORRECT ANSWER c.) Stand
side by side
Which of the following are examples of environmental and geographical conditions that
might affect a rescue scene?
a.) Day/night
b.) Terrain
c.) Both A and B
d.) B only - CORRECT ANSWER c.) Both A and B
The best way to work around airbags is to shut off the key and ___________
a.) Begin the rescue operation
b.) Throw the key far away
c.) Place a chain over the steering wheel
d.) Disconnect the battery(s) - CORRECT ANSWER d.) Disconnect the battery(s)
When stacking lift bags, the maximum weight capacity is that of _____
,a.) The smallest bag
b.) The largest bag
c.) The middle bag
d.) The bottom bag - CORRECT ANSWER a.) The smallest bag
Curved-blade cutter tips should be totally around the object to be cut, so ____________
a.) Nothing around them is damaged
b.) The cut can be completed at one time
c.) The tool doesn't get dirtier than necessary
d.) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER b.) The cut can be completed at one time
The four points for initial cribbing at a vehicle crash are _____
a.) Both sides, behind the front tires and in front of the rear tires.
b.) Both sides, in front of the front tires and behind the rear tires.
c.) Driver's side, both sides of each tire
d.) Passenger's side, both sides of each tire - CORRECT ANSWER a.) Both sides,
behind the front tires and in front of the rear tires.
When lifting with lift bags, lift an inch, ____________
a.) Crib two inches
b.) Crib an inch
c.) Run away
d.) Lower an inch - CORRECT ANSWER b.) Crib an inch
When a rescuer is injured ______
a.) The patient's well being will be compromised
b.) Operations will continue as normal
c.) Nothing will happen
, d.) The injured rescuer will get a day off for being careless - CORRECT ANSWER a.)
The patient's well being will be compromised
Maximum strength is achieved at the tips of the hydraulic spreaders
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER True
Patient packaging refers to two distinct areas, packaging the patient and ________
a.) Transporting them to the hospital
b.) ALS procedures
c.) Dealing with specific injuries
d.) Maintaining contact with incident command - CORRECT ANSWER c.) Dealing
with specific injuries
Which of the following is an approved method for procuring resources at the scene of a
rescue operation?
a.) Taking lumber from a nearby construction site
b.) Disassembling tools or other rescue equipment for use as cribbing, levers, or prying
devices
c.) Pre-planned resources
d.) Enlisting bystanders to hold up the hood of a vehicle that is on fire - CORRECT
ANSWER c.) Pre-planned resources
Roll-over protection systems (ROPS) and seatbelts on tractors were initiated in _____
a.) 1956
b.) 1966
c.) 1976
d.) 1986 - CORRECT ANSWER b.) 1966
Reciprocating saw blades should have _____
a.) 6-10 tpi
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Cribbing at the scene of a machinery rescue is of no importance.
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER False
The best way to shield a patient or rescue from a crowd is for rescuers to __________
a.) Threaten the crowd with the pike pole
b.) Turn on sirens to distract bystanders
c.) Stand side by side
d.) Shine flashlights and floodlights into their eyes - CORRECT ANSWER c.) Stand
side by side
Which of the following are examples of environmental and geographical conditions that
might affect a rescue scene?
a.) Day/night
b.) Terrain
c.) Both A and B
d.) B only - CORRECT ANSWER c.) Both A and B
The best way to work around airbags is to shut off the key and ___________
a.) Begin the rescue operation
b.) Throw the key far away
c.) Place a chain over the steering wheel
d.) Disconnect the battery(s) - CORRECT ANSWER d.) Disconnect the battery(s)
When stacking lift bags, the maximum weight capacity is that of _____
,a.) The smallest bag
b.) The largest bag
c.) The middle bag
d.) The bottom bag - CORRECT ANSWER a.) The smallest bag
Curved-blade cutter tips should be totally around the object to be cut, so ____________
a.) Nothing around them is damaged
b.) The cut can be completed at one time
c.) The tool doesn't get dirtier than necessary
d.) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER b.) The cut can be completed at one time
The four points for initial cribbing at a vehicle crash are _____
a.) Both sides, behind the front tires and in front of the rear tires.
b.) Both sides, in front of the front tires and behind the rear tires.
c.) Driver's side, both sides of each tire
d.) Passenger's side, both sides of each tire - CORRECT ANSWER a.) Both sides,
behind the front tires and in front of the rear tires.
When lifting with lift bags, lift an inch, ____________
a.) Crib two inches
b.) Crib an inch
c.) Run away
d.) Lower an inch - CORRECT ANSWER b.) Crib an inch
When a rescuer is injured ______
a.) The patient's well being will be compromised
b.) Operations will continue as normal
c.) Nothing will happen
, d.) The injured rescuer will get a day off for being careless - CORRECT ANSWER a.)
The patient's well being will be compromised
Maximum strength is achieved at the tips of the hydraulic spreaders
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER True
Patient packaging refers to two distinct areas, packaging the patient and ________
a.) Transporting them to the hospital
b.) ALS procedures
c.) Dealing with specific injuries
d.) Maintaining contact with incident command - CORRECT ANSWER c.) Dealing
with specific injuries
Which of the following is an approved method for procuring resources at the scene of a
rescue operation?
a.) Taking lumber from a nearby construction site
b.) Disassembling tools or other rescue equipment for use as cribbing, levers, or prying
devices
c.) Pre-planned resources
d.) Enlisting bystanders to hold up the hood of a vehicle that is on fire - CORRECT
ANSWER c.) Pre-planned resources
Roll-over protection systems (ROPS) and seatbelts on tractors were initiated in _____
a.) 1956
b.) 1966
c.) 1976
d.) 1986 - CORRECT ANSWER b.) 1966
Reciprocating saw blades should have _____
a.) 6-10 tpi
