Healthcare Provider BLS Certification Exam

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Healthcare Provider BLS Certification Exam: What to Expect

You’ve completed the Healthcare Provider BLS Course, reinforcing your ability to perform high-quality CPR, manage airways, and respond effectively in critical situations. Now, it’s time to take the next step and complete your certification exam.

Remember—this isn’t about trickery or memorization. It’s about proving you’re ready when it matters most. Before you jump in, here’s what to expect:

Exam Overview

55 Questions – Multiple-choice and true/false, covering all key HCP BLS topics.
Randomized Questions – Every exam attempt is unique.
90-Minute Limit – Stay focused and finish in one session.
All Questions Required – You must complete every item before submitting.
Instant Feedback – Explanations provided after each attempt for continued learning.
Passing Score: 75% – Earn your Official Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.
3 Attempts – You get up to three tries before a mandatory review break.

What to Keep in Mind

Work Solo – No notes, no help. Just your knowledge and training.
Complete in One Sitting – No pausing or saving progress.
Check Your Setup – Make sure your device is charged and connected to a stable internet source.
Stay Sharp – You can review and change your answers before submitting.
Submit with Confidence – Give it one last look and go for it.

What Happens Next?

Passed? You're now eligible to download your Official Healthcare Provider BLS Certification card.
Didn’t pass? No problem—you have three chances before a required review break, after which you can try again.

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Healthcare providers should delay defibrillation until 5 cycles of CPR have been completed.

True

False

Which of the following indicates that an advanced airway (such as an endotracheal tube) is correctly placed?

Gastric distension

Absent breath sounds

Equal chest rise and fall

A drop in oxygen saturation

What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?

100-120 compressions per minute

80-100 compressions per minute

50-70 compressions per minute

At the rescuer’s discretion

When using an AED, what is the first step after turning it on?

Attach electrode pads

Check for a pulse

Perform chest compressions

Deliver a shock immediately

When using a bag-mask device during CPR, how can a rescuer ensure an effective seal?

Holding the mask with one hand and the bag with the other

Using the E-C clamp technique

Applying excessive pressure on the mask

Holding the mask loosely over the patient’s face

How should healthcare providers assess an infant's responsiveness?

Shout and shake the shoulders

Tap the bottom of the foot and shout

Check for a carotid pulse

Wait for the infant to cry

If an AED detects a non-shockable rhythm, what is the next step?

Continue CPR immediately

Wait for medical personnel to arrive

Check the patient's pulse before continuing

Turn off the AED and restart it

How deep should chest compressions be for an adult during CPR?

At least 2 inches

At least 1 inch

At least 3 inches

Just enough to see chest movement

In two-rescuer CPR for an infant, the compression-to-ventilation ratio is 30:2.

True

False

In pregnant patients, performing manual left uterine displacement can improve blood flow during CPR.

True

False

During CPR, rescuers should avoid excessive ventilation because it can lead to decreased cardiac output.

True

False

Which of the following best describes high-quality CPR for an adult?

Slow compressions with deep ventilation

Fast compressions with minimal depth

Compressing at least 2 inches deep at 100-120 compressions per minute

Pausing after every compression to allow chest recoil

Which of the following is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for two-rescuer infant CPR?

30:2

15:2

10:1

20:5

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing CPR on an adult?

30:2

15:2

10:1

Continuous compressions

Which of the following describes high-quality chest compressions for a child?

Compress at least 1/3 of the chest depth (~2 inches)

Compress the chest as deeply as possible

Use only two fingers for all child compressions

Compress at a rate of 50-80 per minute

Which pulse should be assessed in an unresponsive adult patient?

Radial

Carotid

Brachial

Femoral

Rescue breathing without chest compressions is recommended for patients who have a pulse but are not breathing adequately.

True

False

What is the best method for opening the airway of an unresponsive trauma patient with a suspected spinal injury?

Head tilt-chin lift

Jaw thrust maneuver

Hyperextending the neck

Lifting the shoulders

If a patient in cardiac arrest has a shockable rhythm, how soon should the first shock be delivered?

Immediately after attaching the AED

After 2 minutes of CPR

After the rescuer calls for additional help

Only after rescue breaths have been given

A healthcare provider should always check for a pulse for at least 15 seconds before starting chest compressions.

True

False

Which of the following is an appropriate way to relieve severe choking in a responsive adult?

Perform chest compressions

Deliver abdominal thrusts

Give rescue breaths

Use an AED

Which of the following is the most critical step in increasing survival rates for a patient in cardiac arrest?

Providing oxygen therapy

Performing early defibrillation

Administering IV fluids

Placing the patient in a recovery position

Which of the following describes the best method for checking for responsiveness in an unresponsive patient?

Checking for a pulse only

Shaking the patient vigorously

Tapping the patient and shouting, 'Are you okay?'

Looking for chest rise only

Which of the following correctly describes the recommended hand placement for adult chest compressions?

One hand in the center of the chest

Two hands, one on top of the other, on the lower half of the sternum

Two fingers on the upper chest

Both hands placed over the abdomen

Chest compressions should be paused while the AED is charging before delivering a shock.

True

False

Which action is most important to minimize chest compression interruptions?

Stopping compressions to check pulse frequently

Coordinating role switches every 2 minutes

Ventilating before compressions

Pausing for 20 seconds after every AED analysis

Which of the following best describes the purpose of closed-loop communication in a resuscitation team?

Ensuring that all rescuers are quiet during resuscitation

Confirming that verbal orders are heard and executed correctly

Giving instructions in a one-way manner

Encouraging rescuers to improvise their tasks

If a choking victim becomes unresponsive, the rescuer should first activate the emergency response system and then start CPR immediately.

True

False

What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?

100-120 compressions per minute

80-100 compressions per minute

50-70 compressions per minute

At the rescuer’s discretion

Healthcare providers should perform rescue breaths using a bag-mask device whenever available.

True

False

What is the best way to ensure high-quality CPR in a team setting?

Frequent role switching without coordination

Assigning clear roles and minimizing interruptions

Giving compressions as quickly as possible without counting

Performing rescue breaths before compressions

When performing CPR on a child, what is the correct compression depth?

At least 1 inch

At least 1.5 inches

At least 1/3 the chest diameter

At least 4 inches

Healthcare providers should use the head tilt-chin lift technique for all unresponsive patients.

True

False

What should a rescuer do if a patient regains a pulse but remains unresponsive with no normal breathing?

Continue CPR

Provide rescue breathing and monitor

Perform rapid defibrillation

Begin chest compressions again

Which of the following is the correct ventilation rate for an adult patient with an advanced airway?

One breath every 3-5 seconds

One breath every 6 seconds

One breath every 10 seconds

One breath every 2 seconds

How often should an AED reanalyze a patient's rhythm when CPR is in progress?

Every 30 seconds

Every 1 minute

Every 2 minutes

Only when prompted by a rescuer

A child with a pulse but no normal breathing should receive how many breaths per minute during rescue breathing?

8-10 breaths per minute

10-12 breaths per minute

12-20 breaths per minute

20-30 breaths per minute

Which of the following best describes agonal breathing?

Irregular, gasping breaths

Normal, shallow breaths

Slow, deep breaths

Rapid breathing

What is the recommended action if a responsive choking adult can cough forcefully?

Encourage them to keep coughing

Perform abdominal thrusts

Begin chest compressions

Use an AED

How often should pulse checks be performed when providing rescue breathing to a patient with a pulse?

Every 30 seconds

Every 1 minute

Every 2 minutes

Only when the patient starts moving

If a patient is gasping for air but has no pulse, this is considered normal breathing and CPR is not needed.

True

False

Which of the following is the most effective way to minimize interruptions in chest compressions?

Switch rescuers every 2 minutes

Pause CPR to check pulse frequently

Give deep breaths before resuming compressions

Delay compressions to analyze rhythm often

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing CPR on an adult?

30:2

15:2

10:1

Continuous compressions

Which of the following is NOT a role in a team-based resuscitation?

Compressor

AED/Defibrillator Operator

Medication Administrator

Airway Manager

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an AED?

To restart the heart in all cardiac emergencies

To analyze heart rhythm and deliver a shock if needed

To monitor blood pressure and oxygen levels

To deliver continuous pacing to the heart

Which of the following actions should be taken immediately after an AED delivers a shock?

Check for a pulse

Wait for the AED to analyze again

Resume chest compressions immediately

Provide rescue breaths for 30 seconds before resuming CPR

What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an adult during CPR?

At least 1 inch

At least 1.5 inches

At least 2 inches

At least 3 inches

Rescue breaths should be given with excessive force to ensure air enters the lungs.

True

False

During two-rescuer CPR for an infant, what is the preferred compression technique?

Two-finger technique

Heel of one hand technique

Two-thumb encircling hands technique

Palm-over-palm technique

What is the recommended action if a responsive choking adult can cough forcefully?

Encourage them to keep coughing

Perform abdominal thrusts

Begin chest compressions

Use an AED

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing CPR on an adult?

30:2

15:2

10:1

Continuous compressions

If a patient has a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order, healthcare providers should still begin CPR until confirmed documentation is available.

True

False

If an advanced airway is in place, how often should ventilations be given during CPR?

Every 6 seconds

Every 3-5 seconds

Every 10 seconds

Every 15 seconds

Rescue breaths should be given with excessive force to ensure air enters the lungs.

True

False

Which of the following is the most effective way to minimize interruptions in chest compressions?

Switch rescuers every 2 minutes

Pause CPR to check pulse frequently

Give deep breaths before resuming compressions

Delay compressions to analyze rhythm often

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