VMO Test Questions with Correct Answers Latest Version 2025 Graded A+
All vehicle crash scene hazards fall into one of three categories that offer risk to the rescuer and patient:
- Answers Environmental, Incident-scene and vehicle hazards
Two procedures that make airbag systems less likely to deploy during rescue operations are: - Answers
Shut off ignition switch and disconnect electrical power to the vehicle as soon as possible
When confronted with fuel leak or spill: - Answers rescuers should identify the source, position
multipurpose dry chemical fire extinguisher as a quick way to establish a basic level of standby fire
suppression
Weather time of day and location is all the command needs to consider our initial size up while
responding to the accident scene: - Answers True
According to OSHA, on the older model air chisels the coil spring "beehive" style retainer system -
Answers Does not meet current safety requirements
For maximum efficiency with a curved blade cutter rescuer should position the blades of the tool: -
Answers Completely around the object being cut
A reciprocating saw with an adjustable shoe that telescopes in and out is the most efficient model for
vehicle rescue applications because: - Answers It allows the rescuer to use each saw blade more
efficiently
When it is most effective the process by which rescuers gain initial access to the patient takes no more: -
Answers Then 60 seconds
Incidents involving machinery extrication may include: - Answers Metal cutting and forming equipment,
farm machinery and construction equipment, lifting, moving, transfer equipment
Hydraulic machinery systems can be driven by: - Answers Electric motors, gasoline engines, Diesel
engines
Machinery stabilization can be accomplished by: - Answers Cribbing, shutting off fuel/gas, electric shut
off (lockout-tag-out)
Most electrocution in electrical injuries in a agricultural-rural setting are due to direct contact or
proximity arcing from overhead powerlines: - Answers True
During the termination stage: - Answers Rescue personnel service the vehicles and place tools and
equipment back on the vehicles
Vehicle extrication/rescue operations may expose rescuers to the following hazards: - Answers Airbag
systems and energy absorbing bumper systems
, A common bond in the death of responders working in or near moving traffic is: - Answers Traffic was
not effectively controlled
This of the following is an acceptable technique to limit bystanders from viewing the scene: - Answers
Emergency personnel standing side-by-side
Statistics show that the crash of an emergency vehicle responding to or returning from a scene is most
likely to occur on: - Answers Typically level dry intersections with either stop signs or yield signs posted
or operating traffic light
The incident command system should be used at all incidents regardless of their size or complexity -
Answers True
Blocking is defined as: - Answers Keeping approaching traffic from entering the scene
Softwood is acceptable for cribbing blocks if it is used properly and not overloaded: - Answers True
The recommended minimum capacity rating for a come-a-long used for vehicle rescue work is: -
Answers 2 ton
When pulling with a heavy hydraulic power rescue spreader: - Answers Rescuers must use chain and
hook assemblies that are equal to or greater in quality and load rating than those supplied by
manufacturer of the tool
If a bumper piston was exposed to heat: - Answers It could potentially launch 300 feet
Patient packaging refers to two distinctly different actions. Packaging the patient and dealing with
specific injuries - Answers True
ROPS is the acronym for: - Answers Roll Over Protective Structure
Which of the following is false about how you can shut down the engine of a tractor? - Answers Turning
off the key will shut off all tractor diesel engines
Of the following statements which is correct for the termination stage: - Answers All fluid should be
checked and filled critique the incident as soon as possible and CISD needs to be considered if it is
necessary at this time
Approaching traffic may not be altered of a crash or fire scene because: - Answers Headlights of on-
scene emergency vehicle has impaired the vision of the driver in the approaching vehicle terrain,
inclement weather
The first arriving personnel at a rescue operation should give a radio report involving which of the
following: - Answers Critical size up information one individual has assumed command
When the ambulance arrives it should be parked in what position? - Answers Downstream position
All vehicle crash scene hazards fall into one of three categories that offer risk to the rescuer and patient:
- Answers Environmental, Incident-scene and vehicle hazards
Two procedures that make airbag systems less likely to deploy during rescue operations are: - Answers
Shut off ignition switch and disconnect electrical power to the vehicle as soon as possible
When confronted with fuel leak or spill: - Answers rescuers should identify the source, position
multipurpose dry chemical fire extinguisher as a quick way to establish a basic level of standby fire
suppression
Weather time of day and location is all the command needs to consider our initial size up while
responding to the accident scene: - Answers True
According to OSHA, on the older model air chisels the coil spring "beehive" style retainer system -
Answers Does not meet current safety requirements
For maximum efficiency with a curved blade cutter rescuer should position the blades of the tool: -
Answers Completely around the object being cut
A reciprocating saw with an adjustable shoe that telescopes in and out is the most efficient model for
vehicle rescue applications because: - Answers It allows the rescuer to use each saw blade more
efficiently
When it is most effective the process by which rescuers gain initial access to the patient takes no more: -
Answers Then 60 seconds
Incidents involving machinery extrication may include: - Answers Metal cutting and forming equipment,
farm machinery and construction equipment, lifting, moving, transfer equipment
Hydraulic machinery systems can be driven by: - Answers Electric motors, gasoline engines, Diesel
engines
Machinery stabilization can be accomplished by: - Answers Cribbing, shutting off fuel/gas, electric shut
off (lockout-tag-out)
Most electrocution in electrical injuries in a agricultural-rural setting are due to direct contact or
proximity arcing from overhead powerlines: - Answers True
During the termination stage: - Answers Rescue personnel service the vehicles and place tools and
equipment back on the vehicles
Vehicle extrication/rescue operations may expose rescuers to the following hazards: - Answers Airbag
systems and energy absorbing bumper systems
, A common bond in the death of responders working in or near moving traffic is: - Answers Traffic was
not effectively controlled
This of the following is an acceptable technique to limit bystanders from viewing the scene: - Answers
Emergency personnel standing side-by-side
Statistics show that the crash of an emergency vehicle responding to or returning from a scene is most
likely to occur on: - Answers Typically level dry intersections with either stop signs or yield signs posted
or operating traffic light
The incident command system should be used at all incidents regardless of their size or complexity -
Answers True
Blocking is defined as: - Answers Keeping approaching traffic from entering the scene
Softwood is acceptable for cribbing blocks if it is used properly and not overloaded: - Answers True
The recommended minimum capacity rating for a come-a-long used for vehicle rescue work is: -
Answers 2 ton
When pulling with a heavy hydraulic power rescue spreader: - Answers Rescuers must use chain and
hook assemblies that are equal to or greater in quality and load rating than those supplied by
manufacturer of the tool
If a bumper piston was exposed to heat: - Answers It could potentially launch 300 feet
Patient packaging refers to two distinctly different actions. Packaging the patient and dealing with
specific injuries - Answers True
ROPS is the acronym for: - Answers Roll Over Protective Structure
Which of the following is false about how you can shut down the engine of a tractor? - Answers Turning
off the key will shut off all tractor diesel engines
Of the following statements which is correct for the termination stage: - Answers All fluid should be
checked and filled critique the incident as soon as possible and CISD needs to be considered if it is
necessary at this time
Approaching traffic may not be altered of a crash or fire scene because: - Answers Headlights of on-
scene emergency vehicle has impaired the vision of the driver in the approaching vehicle terrain,
inclement weather
The first arriving personnel at a rescue operation should give a radio report involving which of the
following: - Answers Critical size up information one individual has assumed command
When the ambulance arrives it should be parked in what position? - Answers Downstream position
