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This document contains CLS exam questions with verified correct answers and detailed explanations updated for 2026/2027. The material focuses on critical life support and emergency cardiovascular care topics including acute stroke management, STEMI treatment timelines, aspirin dosing for suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS), CPR chest compression standards, and the physiological effects of excessive ventilation during resuscitation. The questions are presented in exam-style format with clear rationales to help healthcare students and professionals strengthen clinical knowledge and prepare effectively for CLS and emergency care certification exams. This study guide is ideal for practice testing, quick revision, and mastering high-yield emergency medicine and resuscitation concepts.

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CLS EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)/GRADE A+ ASSURED

You are caring for a patient with a a. start fibrinolytic therapy ASAP
suspected stroke whose symptoms
started 2 hours ago. The CT was
normal with no sign of hemorrhage.
The patient does not have any
contraindications to fibrinolytic
therapy. Which treatment is best?
a. start fibrinolytic therapy ASAP

b. hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours

c. order an echo before fibrinolytic
administration

d. wait for MRI result

For STEMI pt, maximum goal time 90 mins
for ED door-to- balloon-inflation
time for PCI?
a. 150 mins

b. 180 mins

c. 120 mins

d. 90 mins

Which is the recommended oral dose of 160-325 mg
ASA for a pt w/ suspected ACS?
a. 81 mg

b. 325-650 mg

c. 160-325 mg

d. 40 mg

chest compressions during for adult rate 100-120/min

effect of excessive ventilation decreased cardiac output

a. decresed cardiac output

b. decreased intrathoracic pressure

c. increased perfusion pressure

d. increased venous return

temperature to achieve targeted 32-36C
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temperature management
after cardiac arrest

3 mins into cardiac arrest resuscitation a. chest compression may not be effective
attempt, one member of your team
inserts an endotracheal tube while
another performs chest
compressions.
Capnography shows a persistent
waveform & a PETCO2 of 8mmHg.
What is the significance of the
finding?
a. chest compression may not be effective

b. The endotrachael tube is in the
esophagus

c. the team is ventilating the patient too
often

d. the patient meets the criteria for
termination of efforts

Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has monitor the patient's PETCO2
been intubated. to assess CPR
quality, you should

In addition to clinical assessment, which continous waveform capnography
is the most reliable method to confirm
& monitor correct
placement of an endotracheal tube?

A 45M had coronary artery stents answer has to do with acute coronary syndrome
placed 2 days ago. Today he is in
severe distress and reporting "crushing"
chest discomfort. He is pale, diphoretic,
and cool to the touch. His radial pulse
is very weak, blood pressure is 64/40,
respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is
89% on room air.

A 45M had coronary artery stents a. chest compression
placed 2 days ago. Today he is in
severe distress and reporting "crushing"
chest discomfort. He is pale, diphoretic,
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