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 an appropriate way to relieve severe choking in a responsive adult?

Perform chest compressions

Deliver abdominal thrusts

Give rescue breaths

Use an AED

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

True

False

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

Mouth-to-mouth ventilation

Bag-mask ventilation

Giving fast, shallow breaths

Placing the patient in a recovery position instead

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 that an infant is experiencing effective ventilation?

Chest rise is visible with each breath

The infant’s skin turns pale

The infant moves their arms

The rescuer hears air moving

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

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

What is the primary purpose of chest compressions in CPR?

Restore normal heart rhythm

Deliver oxygen directly to the heart

Maintain circulation to vital organs

Stimulate spontaneous breathing

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

Place the AED pads directly over the pacemaker

Avoid using an AED on a patient with a pacemaker

Position AED pads at least 1 inch away from the pacemaker

Use only manual chest compressions

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

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

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

1 breath every 10 seconds

1 breath every 5-6 seconds

2 breaths every second

1 breath every 2 seconds

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 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

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

True

False

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

Give 2 rescue breaths immediately

Start chest compressions immediately

Check for a pulse for no more than 10 seconds

Activate the emergency response system first

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

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

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 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

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

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

Attempt abdominal thrusts

Sweep the mouth with fingers

Begin CPR immediately

Perform five quick back slaps

Rescuers should perform CPR on a patient experiencing agonal gasps.

True

False

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

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

30:2

15:2

10:1

20:5

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

True

False

Healthcare providers should check for breathing and a pulse at the same time to minimize delays in starting CPR.

True

False

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

True

False

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

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

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

True

False

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

How should a rescuer deliver ventilations using a bag-mask device during two-rescuer CPR?

With quick breaths to ensure oxygenation

With enough force to cause the chest to overinflate

With each breath delivered over 1 second to produce visible chest rise

Every 2 seconds

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

True

False

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

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

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

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

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

True

False

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

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

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 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

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

True

False

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

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 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

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

Delivering breaths quickly to prevent hypoxia

Ensuring visible chest rise with each breath

Using the highest possible ventilation rate

Delivering breaths as forcefully as possible

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

True

False

Healthcare providers should avoid excessive ventilation because it can cause increased intrathoracic pressure and reduce cardiac output.

True

False

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