VMO Study Guide Questions with
100% Correct Answers
A staging area for incoming units should be - Answer- Away from the scene where units
can be kept together and be readily available for rotation with fatigued crews from the
scene
Pine is an excellent choice for wood being used for cribbing. True or False? - Answer-
False
The most popular come-along style is - Answer- Chain
All air bag (lift bag) operations should be backed up with cribbing to support the vehicle
if the bags fail. True or False? - Answer- True
When lifting with an air bag (lift bag), always - Answer- Inflate the bottom bag first when
stacking
If one air bag (lift bag) has a 20 ton capacity, and one has a 16 ton capacity, what is the
total lifting capacity if they are stacked? - Answer- 16 tons
Hydraulic Rams have the least structural integrity when they are - Answer- fully
extended
Pressure petcocks should not be placed directly on air bags (lift bags) because -
Answer- Opening them or closing them while in use can put the rescuer in a dangerous
position
The windshield of vehicles is what type of glass - Answer- laminated
The rescuer can read the scene and have an idea of what types of injuries victims may
have. True or False? - Answer- True
When using Air Bags - Answer- Crib the opposite side of the vehicle, the top layer of
cribbing should be solid and get the air bags as close to the vehicle's frame as possible
When performing a dash roll-up, a 45 degree cut must be made at the base of posts on
both sides of the vehicle. True or False? - Answer- True
, The starting position of a cradle wrap on a steering column is - Answer- next to the
dashboard
Emergency vehicles traveling to and from calls are most likely to get in an accident
where there are - Answer- Stop signs, yield signs, and/or traffic lights
The "Golden Hour" is the time frame within which a trauma patient has the best chance
of surviving their injuries. True or False? - Answer- True
Energy Absorbing bumbers can be loaded at a - Answer- 5 mph collision
What can a rescuer do to help eliminate the hazard of air bags that have not yet
deployed - Answer- disconnect the battery and turn off the ignition
When working in a vehicle where the air bags have not deployed you should - Answer-
(No Answer in study sheet)
Possible Answers:
-Disconnect battery
-Turn off ignition
-Unplug any electronics from cigarette lighters
-Follow the 5-10-20 rule
A main concern when working on a vehicle on an embankment is to - Answer- not let
the vehicle slide further down
Sometimes on a machinery extrication the final option of - Answer- cutting the victim out
must be considered
When using a saws-all with an extendable foot the foot should be - Answer- Out
A sealed drive shaft may_________ when exposed to fire - Answer- explode
The dash roll can be used to free a victim from - Answer- (no answer on study guide)
Possible answers:
-Entanglement from pedals
-front end collision with intrusion into driver compartment
The incident can be called complete when - Answer- "something to do with the incident
commander"
Tools can be put back in service when - Answer- (no answer in study guide)
Possible answers:
-Debris is removed
-Tool is clean and refueled
-No damage is noted to tools after inspection
100% Correct Answers
A staging area for incoming units should be - Answer- Away from the scene where units
can be kept together and be readily available for rotation with fatigued crews from the
scene
Pine is an excellent choice for wood being used for cribbing. True or False? - Answer-
False
The most popular come-along style is - Answer- Chain
All air bag (lift bag) operations should be backed up with cribbing to support the vehicle
if the bags fail. True or False? - Answer- True
When lifting with an air bag (lift bag), always - Answer- Inflate the bottom bag first when
stacking
If one air bag (lift bag) has a 20 ton capacity, and one has a 16 ton capacity, what is the
total lifting capacity if they are stacked? - Answer- 16 tons
Hydraulic Rams have the least structural integrity when they are - Answer- fully
extended
Pressure petcocks should not be placed directly on air bags (lift bags) because -
Answer- Opening them or closing them while in use can put the rescuer in a dangerous
position
The windshield of vehicles is what type of glass - Answer- laminated
The rescuer can read the scene and have an idea of what types of injuries victims may
have. True or False? - Answer- True
When using Air Bags - Answer- Crib the opposite side of the vehicle, the top layer of
cribbing should be solid and get the air bags as close to the vehicle's frame as possible
When performing a dash roll-up, a 45 degree cut must be made at the base of posts on
both sides of the vehicle. True or False? - Answer- True
, The starting position of a cradle wrap on a steering column is - Answer- next to the
dashboard
Emergency vehicles traveling to and from calls are most likely to get in an accident
where there are - Answer- Stop signs, yield signs, and/or traffic lights
The "Golden Hour" is the time frame within which a trauma patient has the best chance
of surviving their injuries. True or False? - Answer- True
Energy Absorbing bumbers can be loaded at a - Answer- 5 mph collision
What can a rescuer do to help eliminate the hazard of air bags that have not yet
deployed - Answer- disconnect the battery and turn off the ignition
When working in a vehicle where the air bags have not deployed you should - Answer-
(No Answer in study sheet)
Possible Answers:
-Disconnect battery
-Turn off ignition
-Unplug any electronics from cigarette lighters
-Follow the 5-10-20 rule
A main concern when working on a vehicle on an embankment is to - Answer- not let
the vehicle slide further down
Sometimes on a machinery extrication the final option of - Answer- cutting the victim out
must be considered
When using a saws-all with an extendable foot the foot should be - Answer- Out
A sealed drive shaft may_________ when exposed to fire - Answer- explode
The dash roll can be used to free a victim from - Answer- (no answer on study guide)
Possible answers:
-Entanglement from pedals
-front end collision with intrusion into driver compartment
The incident can be called complete when - Answer- "something to do with the incident
commander"
Tools can be put back in service when - Answer- (no answer in study guide)
Possible answers:
-Debris is removed
-Tool is clean and refueled
-No damage is noted to tools after inspection
