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 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

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

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

Listening for air movement

Feeling for breath against your cheek

Observing visible chest rise

Counting the number of breaths given

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

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

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

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

Every 2 seconds

Every 3-5 seconds

Every 6 seconds

Every 10 seconds

Which of the following best describes agonal breathing?

Irregular, gasping breaths

Normal, shallow breaths

Slow, deep breaths

Rapid breathing

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

True

False

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

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

True

False

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

A 10-year-old child

An 8-year-old child

A 5-year-old child

A 14-year-old teenager

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

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

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

True

False

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

Myocardial infarction

Respiratory failure

Ventricular fibrillation

Stroke

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

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

True

False

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

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

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

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

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

True

False

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 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 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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

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

True

False

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

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

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 NOT a role in a team-based resuscitation?

Compressor

AED/Defibrillator Operator

Medication Administrator

Airway Manager

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 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 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

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

True

False

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

True

False

Rescuers should perform CPR on a patient experiencing agonal gasps.

True

False

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

True

False

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

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 preferred pulse check location for an infant?

Carotid artery

Radial artery

Brachial artery

Femoral artery

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

True

False

A choking adult who can speak and cough forcefully should immediately receive abdominal thrusts.

True

False

Which pulse should be assessed in an unresponsive adult patient?

Radial

Carotid

Brachial

Femoral

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

True

False

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