VMO STUDY GUIDE EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
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
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
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,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 ____________
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 - ANS b.) Crib an inch
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, 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 - ANS 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 - ANS c.) Pre-planned
resources
Roll-over protection systems (ROPS) and seatbelts on tractors were initiated in _____
a.) 1956
b.) 1966
c.) 1976
d.) 1986 - ANS b.) 1966
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
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
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
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,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 ____________
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 - ANS b.) Crib an inch
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, 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 - ANS 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 - ANS c.) Pre-planned
resources
Roll-over protection systems (ROPS) and seatbelts on tractors were initiated in _____
a.) 1956
b.) 1966
c.) 1976
d.) 1986 - ANS b.) 1966
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