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

True

False

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

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

True

False

If a patient is unresponsive, pulseless, and not breathing, what is the first action a healthcare provider should take?

Call 911 and wait for paramedics

Begin chest compressions immediately

Deliver 2 rescue breaths before checking for a pulse

Use an AED before starting compressions

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

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

Provide rescue breaths

Start chest compressions

Use an AED immediately

Perform back blows

Which of the following describes the correct hand placement for chest compressions on an infant during single-rescuer CPR?

Two fingers just below the nipple line

The heel of one hand on the center of the chest

Two thumbs encircling the chest

One palm over the other on the sternum

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

The rescuer feels exhausted quickly

The patient’s skin color immediately returns to normal

The chest rises with each compression

The chest fully recoils after each compression

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

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

For an unresponsive patient with a foreign body airway obstruction, what should a healthcare provider do first?

Perform abdominal thrusts

Deliver back blows

Start chest compressions immediately

Sweep the mouth with fingers

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

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

Provide rescue breaths

Start chest compressions

Use an AED immediately

Perform back blows

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

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

True

False

A healthcare provider should continue CPR until the patient shows signs of life, an AED prompts otherwise, or emergency responders take over.

True

False

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

True

False

Where should AED pads be placed if a patient has a pacemaker?

Directly over the pacemaker

On the back only

At least 1 inch away from the pacemaker

Only on the right side of the chest

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

Healthcare providers should prioritize ventilation over compressions in a patient with cardiac arrest.

True

False

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

Begin chest compressions

Administer rescue breaths

Use an AED

Wait for the patient to resume breathing

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

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

Stopping compressions every 30 seconds to check for a pulse

Coordinating role switches every 2 minutes

Ventilating the patient before starting compressions

Pausing after each AED shock for at least 10 seconds

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

True

False

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

Which of the following is the preferred pulse check location for an infant?

Carotid artery

Radial artery

Brachial artery

Femoral artery

If an advanced airway is in place, healthcare providers should continue giving chest compressions at 100-120 per minute without pausing for breaths.

True

False

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

Compressor

AED/Defibrillator Operator

Medication Administrator

Airway Manager

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

Provide 2 initial rescue breaths

Start chest compressions immediately

Check for signs of circulation

Wait for professional rescuers

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

30:2

15:2

10:1

20:5

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

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

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

After how many cycles of CPR should a healthcare provider reassess for signs of life?

After 2 cycles

After 5 cycles

After every cycle

Only after an AED advises to do so

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

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

True

False

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

Attach the electrode pads to the patient

Turn on the AED

Press the shock button

Check for a pulse

Which of the following is a sign that an advanced airway is correctly placed?

Absent breath sounds on both sides

Equal chest rise with ventilation

Gastric distension

A drop in oxygen saturation

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

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

True

False

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

Wait 30 seconds before starting CPR

Begin chest compressions immediately

Perform only rescue breaths

Use an AED before starting compressions

Which pulse should be assessed in an unresponsive adult patient?

Radial

Carotid

Brachial

Femoral

Which of the following conditions requires the immediate use of an AED?

A conscious patient with chest pain

A patient who is unresponsive, pulseless, and not breathing

A patient experiencing shortness of breath

A patient with low blood pressure

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 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

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

Provide 2 initial rescue breaths

Start chest compressions immediately

Check for signs of circulation

Wait for professional rescuers

The recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer CPR in infants is 30:2.

True

False

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

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

True

False

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

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

Perform abdominal thrusts

Deliver back slaps and chest thrusts

Give rapid rescue breaths

Initiate chest compressions immediately

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

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