Emergency Medical Technician Exam With
Correct ANSWERS 2025
Medical Director <correct answer>A physician who is legally responsible for
the clinical and patient care aspects of an EMS system
Quality Improvement <correct answer>Ways for an EMS System to ensure
the best possible care for the public
Duty to Act <correct answer>An obligation to provide care to a patient when
it is required
Standard of Care <correct answer>Treatment that is expected to be given to
a patient by any trained EMT-B under similar circumstances.
Expressed Consent <correct answer>Permission to treat a patient that is
received from a responsive, competent adult
Implied Consent <correct answer>Assumed permission to treat a patient
when he or she is unable to grant that permission due their illness or injury
Negligence <correct answer>The act of an EMT deviating from the accept
Standard of Care,through their careless actions or inactions causing further
injury to the patient.
Scope of Practice <correct answer>The actions and care that are legally
allowed by an EMT-B
Supine <correct answer>Being horizontal, face up.
,Prone <correct answer>Being horizontal, face down
Lateral <correct answer>Refers to either left or right of midline
Abandonment <correct answer>Stopping treatment on a patient prior to
being relieved by a properly trained health care professional.
Fowler's position <correct answer>Patient laying on their back with the
upper body elevated at a 45 to 60 degree angle.
Trendelenburg <correct answer>Lying supine with the head lower than the
feet
Anterior <correct answer>Referring to the front.
Posterior <correct answer>Referring to the back
Superior <correct answer>Above the point of origin or on top
Gastric Distention <correct answer>Air trapped in the stomach
Bronchi <correct answer>Branches of the respiratory tract from the trachea
into the lungs
Gurgling <correct answer>A respiratory sound that usually means there is
fluid in the airway
Cyanosis <correct answer>Lack of oxygen to the tissue causing a bluish
color to the skin.
Exhalation <correct answer>The passive process of breathing.
, Diaphragm <correct answer>A respiratory muscle that separates the
thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.
Stridor <correct answer>A harsh, high-pitched sound heard on inspiration
that indicates swelling of the larynx
Epiglottis <correct answer>A small flap that acts as a protective valve and
closes off the trachea during swallowing.
Inhalation <correct answer>The active process of breathing.
Esophagus <correct answer>Serves as a passageway to the stomach.
Snoring <correct answer>A sound heard when the tongue partially blocks
the airway.
Intercostal Muscles <correct answer>The muscles between the ribs.
Respiration <correct answer>The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
that takes place during inhalation and exhalation.
Larynx <correct answer>The part of the passageway that connects the
pharynx to the trachea, also known as the vocal cords.
Nasopharyngeal Airway <correct answer>A tubular device that is inserted in
the nostril to provide an airway to the lungs.
Hypoxia <correct answer>An insufficient amount of oxygen delivered to the
tissues.
Correct ANSWERS 2025
Medical Director <correct answer>A physician who is legally responsible for
the clinical and patient care aspects of an EMS system
Quality Improvement <correct answer>Ways for an EMS System to ensure
the best possible care for the public
Duty to Act <correct answer>An obligation to provide care to a patient when
it is required
Standard of Care <correct answer>Treatment that is expected to be given to
a patient by any trained EMT-B under similar circumstances.
Expressed Consent <correct answer>Permission to treat a patient that is
received from a responsive, competent adult
Implied Consent <correct answer>Assumed permission to treat a patient
when he or she is unable to grant that permission due their illness or injury
Negligence <correct answer>The act of an EMT deviating from the accept
Standard of Care,through their careless actions or inactions causing further
injury to the patient.
Scope of Practice <correct answer>The actions and care that are legally
allowed by an EMT-B
Supine <correct answer>Being horizontal, face up.
,Prone <correct answer>Being horizontal, face down
Lateral <correct answer>Refers to either left or right of midline
Abandonment <correct answer>Stopping treatment on a patient prior to
being relieved by a properly trained health care professional.
Fowler's position <correct answer>Patient laying on their back with the
upper body elevated at a 45 to 60 degree angle.
Trendelenburg <correct answer>Lying supine with the head lower than the
feet
Anterior <correct answer>Referring to the front.
Posterior <correct answer>Referring to the back
Superior <correct answer>Above the point of origin or on top
Gastric Distention <correct answer>Air trapped in the stomach
Bronchi <correct answer>Branches of the respiratory tract from the trachea
into the lungs
Gurgling <correct answer>A respiratory sound that usually means there is
fluid in the airway
Cyanosis <correct answer>Lack of oxygen to the tissue causing a bluish
color to the skin.
Exhalation <correct answer>The passive process of breathing.
, Diaphragm <correct answer>A respiratory muscle that separates the
thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.
Stridor <correct answer>A harsh, high-pitched sound heard on inspiration
that indicates swelling of the larynx
Epiglottis <correct answer>A small flap that acts as a protective valve and
closes off the trachea during swallowing.
Inhalation <correct answer>The active process of breathing.
Esophagus <correct answer>Serves as a passageway to the stomach.
Snoring <correct answer>A sound heard when the tongue partially blocks
the airway.
Intercostal Muscles <correct answer>The muscles between the ribs.
Respiration <correct answer>The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
that takes place during inhalation and exhalation.
Larynx <correct answer>The part of the passageway that connects the
pharynx to the trachea, also known as the vocal cords.
Nasopharyngeal Airway <correct answer>A tubular device that is inserted in
the nostril to provide an airway to the lungs.
Hypoxia <correct answer>An insufficient amount of oxygen delivered to the
tissues.
