EMT BLOCK 3 EXAM QUIZZES WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026 – 2027 .
What is TIA? - correct Answers -Transient Ischemic Attack - typically resolves in less than 24 hours
Causes for seizure - correct Answers -poisoning, hypoxia - a sudden and temporary alteration in
brain function caused by massive continuing electrical discharges in a group of the nerve cells in the
brain
Liver - correct Answers -stores glucose, produces bile, metabolizes certain substances
Kidneys - correct Answers -filter blood, buffer pH, release erythropoietin - stimulates red blood cell
production
spleen - correct Answers -filters blood, serves as blood reservoir, produces antibodies
pancreas - correct Answers -produce digestive enzymes, lipase, insulin - in retroperitoneal space
severe abdmonimal pain + signs of shock - correct Answers -worry about AAA - abdominal aortic
aneurysm
DKA - why are they becoming acidic - correct Answers -body is breaking down ketones and breaking
down fat - results in fatty acids
breaking down fat because can't use glucose since don't have insulin
Oral glucose is contraindicated for: - correct Answers -altered level of consciousness
small insect bite spot - correct Answers -wheal
most life threatening manifestation of anaphylaxis - correct Answers -swelling of airways
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026 – 2027 .
What is TIA? - correct Answers -Transient Ischemic Attack - typically resolves in less than 24 hours
Causes for seizure - correct Answers -poisoning, hypoxia - a sudden and temporary alteration in
brain function caused by massive continuing electrical discharges in a group of the nerve cells in the
brain
Liver - correct Answers -stores glucose, produces bile, metabolizes certain substances
Kidneys - correct Answers -filter blood, buffer pH, release erythropoietin - stimulates red blood cell
production
spleen - correct Answers -filters blood, serves as blood reservoir, produces antibodies
pancreas - correct Answers -produce digestive enzymes, lipase, insulin - in retroperitoneal space
severe abdmonimal pain + signs of shock - correct Answers -worry about AAA - abdominal aortic
aneurysm
DKA - why are they becoming acidic - correct Answers -body is breaking down ketones and breaking
down fat - results in fatty acids
breaking down fat because can't use glucose since don't have insulin
Oral glucose is contraindicated for: - correct Answers -altered level of consciousness
small insect bite spot - correct Answers -wheal
most life threatening manifestation of anaphylaxis - correct Answers -swelling of airways
