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Cribbing at the scene of a machinery rescue is of no importance.
True or False
Ans: 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
Ans: 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
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d.) B only
Ans: 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)
Ans: 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
Ans: a.) The smallest bag
Curved-blade cutter tips should be totally around the object to be cut,
so ____________
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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
Ans: 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
Ans: 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
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Ans: 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
Ans: a.) The patient's well being will be compromised
Maximum strength is achieved at the tips of the hydraulic spreaders
True or False
Ans: 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
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VMO Study Guide Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Cribbing at the scene of a machinery rescue is of no importance.
True or False
Ans: 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
Ans: 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
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d.) B only
Ans: 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)
Ans: 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
Ans: a.) The smallest bag
Curved-blade cutter tips should be totally around the object to be cut,
so ____________
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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
Ans: 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
Ans: 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
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Ans: 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
Ans: a.) The patient's well being will be compromised
Maximum strength is achieved at the tips of the hydraulic spreaders
True or False
Ans: 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
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