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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Which of the following is the most effective way to minimize interruptions during CPR?

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

An unconscious patient with a pulse but no normal breathing requires CPR.

Which of the following is the most reliable method to confirm effective rescue breaths?

A victim of drowning is found unresponsive and not breathing. What should you do first?

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

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

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

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

A single healthcare provider should use the two-thumb encircling technique for infant chest compressions.

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following actions helps minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR?

If a victim has a pulse but is not breathing, what should you do?

Which of the following best describes agonal breathing?

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

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

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

Healthcare providers should switch roles every 5 minutes to prevent fatigue during high-quality CPR.

If a patient has a strong pulse but is not breathing, what should a healthcare provider do first?

What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in infants and children?

Which action is most important to minimize chest compression interruptions?

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

What should a rescuer do if an unresponsive choking victim becomes pulseless?

Which of the following is a sign of effective chest compressions?

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

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

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

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

A victim of drowning is found unresponsive and not breathing. What should you do first?

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

Which of the following is a sign that an infant is experiencing effective ventilation?

What is the first step a rescuer should take when using an AED?

When providing rescue breaths using a bag-mask device, how can a rescuer ensure effective ventilation?

An unconscious patient with a pulse but no normal breathing requires CPR.

Chest compressions should be performed on a soft surface to prevent injury.

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

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for two-rescuer CPR on a child?

Which pulse should be assessed in an unresponsive adult patient?

Which action should be taken first if an infant is unresponsive and not breathing normally?

In a hospital setting, what is the preferred method for delivering rescue breaths to an unresponsive patient?

What should a healthcare provider do if they are unsure whether a patient has a pulse?

Which patient would require the use of pediatric AED pads instead of adult pads?

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

Naloxone should be administered to any unresponsive patient regardless of the suspected cause.

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

Which of the following is the correct rate of ventilations for an adult patient with a pulse who is not breathing?

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

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

How should rescuers handle a patient who has a pacemaker and needs defibrillation?

Healthcare providers should delay CPR to check for normal breathing for at least 20 seconds.

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