VMO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Cribbing at the scene of a machinery rescue is of no importance.
True or False - 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 - 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 - 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) - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Answer -a.) The patient's
well being will be compromised
Maximum strength is achieved at the tips of the hydraulic spreaders
True or False - 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 - 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 - 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 - Answer -b.) 1966
Reciprocating saw blades should have _____
a.) 6-10 tpi
b.) 10-14 tpi
c.) 14-18 tpi
d.) 18-22 tpi - Answer -b.) 10-14 tpi
Battery safety is ______ to firefighters.
a.) Not a concern
b.) The most significant concern
, c.) A concern to hazmat team, not
d.) Not taught - Answer -b.) The most significant concern
Secondary collisions are a common bond of death due to ___________
a.) Ineffective traffic control
b.) Drunk Driving
c.) Scott's Law
d.) Police on the scene - Answer -a.) Ineffective traffic control
Bumpers can fly up to ____ feet when the cylinders are exposed to fire.
a.) 100
b.) 200
c.) 300
d.) 400 - Answer -c.) 300
Chemical extrication tools, such as oxy/acetylene torches, are unacceptable due to
____
a.) High cost for fuel
b.) High cost for maintenance
c.) Both A and B
d.) Neither A or B - Answer -d.) Neither A or B
No debris is to be removed from the scene until _______ gives approval.
a.) Incident command
b.) Company officer
c.) ComEd
d.) Law Enforcement - Answer -d.) Law Enforcement
Hydraulic spreaders have the _____ amount of strength when starting to open and the
_____ amount of strength when almost all the way open.
a.) Least, most
b.) Most, least
c.) Same, same
d.) Most, same - Answer -a.) least, most
A lift bag's weight capacity is reached at _____ of lift.
a.) 2 feet
b.) 2 inches
c.) 2 centimeters
d.) 2 millimeters - Answer -b.) 2 inches
Wood cribbing can be painted, stained, drilled or cut.
True or False - Answer -False
Which of the following is a requirement for VMO state certification?
a.) Firefighter 2
Cribbing at the scene of a machinery rescue is of no importance.
True or False - 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 - 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 - 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) - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Answer -a.) The patient's
well being will be compromised
Maximum strength is achieved at the tips of the hydraulic spreaders
True or False - 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 - 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 - 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 - Answer -b.) 1966
Reciprocating saw blades should have _____
a.) 6-10 tpi
b.) 10-14 tpi
c.) 14-18 tpi
d.) 18-22 tpi - Answer -b.) 10-14 tpi
Battery safety is ______ to firefighters.
a.) Not a concern
b.) The most significant concern
, c.) A concern to hazmat team, not
d.) Not taught - Answer -b.) The most significant concern
Secondary collisions are a common bond of death due to ___________
a.) Ineffective traffic control
b.) Drunk Driving
c.) Scott's Law
d.) Police on the scene - Answer -a.) Ineffective traffic control
Bumpers can fly up to ____ feet when the cylinders are exposed to fire.
a.) 100
b.) 200
c.) 300
d.) 400 - Answer -c.) 300
Chemical extrication tools, such as oxy/acetylene torches, are unacceptable due to
____
a.) High cost for fuel
b.) High cost for maintenance
c.) Both A and B
d.) Neither A or B - Answer -d.) Neither A or B
No debris is to be removed from the scene until _______ gives approval.
a.) Incident command
b.) Company officer
c.) ComEd
d.) Law Enforcement - Answer -d.) Law Enforcement
Hydraulic spreaders have the _____ amount of strength when starting to open and the
_____ amount of strength when almost all the way open.
a.) Least, most
b.) Most, least
c.) Same, same
d.) Most, same - Answer -a.) least, most
A lift bag's weight capacity is reached at _____ of lift.
a.) 2 feet
b.) 2 inches
c.) 2 centimeters
d.) 2 millimeters - Answer -b.) 2 inches
Wood cribbing can be painted, stained, drilled or cut.
True or False - Answer -False
Which of the following is a requirement for VMO state certification?
a.) Firefighter 2
