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 best describes the purpose of an AED?

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

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

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

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

If a patient in cardiac arrest has a shockable rhythm, how soon should the first shock be delivered?

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

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

Which of the following indicates that an advanced airway (such as an endotracheal tube) is correctly placed?

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

How often should pulse checks be performed when providing rescue breathing to a patient with a pulse?

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

Which of the following describes the best method for checking for responsiveness in an unresponsive patient?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the primary purpose of chest compressions in CPR?

Rescuers should perform CPR on a patient experiencing agonal gasps.

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

In two-rescuer adult CPR, when should rescuers switch roles?

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

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

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

During two-rescuer CPR, how often should rescuers switch roles to prevent fatigue?

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

What is the best method for opening the airway of an unresponsive trauma patient with a suspected spinal injury?

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

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

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

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

What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?

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

When performing CPR on a child, what is the correct compression depth?

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?

How should healthcare providers assess an infant's responsiveness?

Which action is most important to minimize chest compression interruptions?

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

A bag-mask device should deliver each breath over 2 seconds to ensure adequate ventilation.

When using a bag-mask device during CPR, how can a rescuer ensure an effective seal?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is the primary goal of high-quality chest compressions?

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

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