Exam Prep

Congratulations! You’ve completed the Healthcare Provider BLS Course. Before you take the final exam, let’s go over some key review points to ensure you’re fully prepared.

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Quick Review: Key BLS Concepts

1. High-Quality CPR

• Compression Rate: 100-120 per minute.
• Compression Depth:
  • Adults: At least 2 inches (5 cm)
  • Children: At least 1/3 the chest diameter (~2 inches or 5 cm)
  • Infants: At least 1/3 the chest diameter (~1.5 inches or 4 cm)
• Full chest recoil is essential—do not lean on the chest.
• Minimize interruptions—limit pauses to under 10 seconds.

2. Airway & Breathing

• Use head tilt-chin lift (unless spinal injury suspected, then use jaw thrust).
• Deliver rescue breaths as follows:
  • Adults: 1 breath every 5-6 seconds (10-12 breaths/min).
  • Children & Infants: 1 breath every 3-5 seconds (12-20 breaths/min).
• Use a bag-mask device whenever available.

3. Two-Rescuer & Team-Based CPR

• Adult CPR: 30:2 ratio (same for single and two rescuers).
• Pediatric CPR: 15:2 ratio with two rescuers.
• Switch roles every 2 minutes to prevent fatigue.
• Use closed-loop communication when working in teams.

4. AED Use

• Apply pads as soon as possible.
• Follow AED prompts; deliver a shock if advised.
• If no shock is advised, resume CPR immediately.
• Special considerations: Pacemakers, wet skin, medication patches.

5. Special Populations

• Pregnant patients: Perform manual left uterine displacement to improve blood flow.
• Trauma patients: Prioritize spinal precautions & hemorrhage control.
• Opioid overdose: Provide rescue breathing first, then administer naloxone.

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Exam Details: What to Expect

The final exam consists of:

• 50 questions: A mix of multiple-choice and true/false.
• Randomized question order each attempt.
• Passing score: 70% or higher.

If you do not pass on the first attempt, review your incorrect answers and retake the exam.

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Final Exam

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