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

True

False

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

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

True

False

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

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

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

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

True

False

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

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 best describes the purpose of closed-loop communication in a resuscitation team?

Ensuring that all rescuers are quiet during resuscitation

Confirming that verbal orders are heard and executed correctly

Giving instructions in a one-way manner

Encouraging rescuers to improvise their tasks

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

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 of the following best describes agonal breathing?

Irregular, gasping breaths

Normal, shallow breaths

Slow, deep breaths

Rapid breathing

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

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

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

True

False

Rescuers should perform CPR on a patient experiencing agonal gasps.

True

False

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

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

True

False

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

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

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

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 primary reason why high-quality chest compressions are critical during CPR?

To restore spontaneous breathing

To manually circulate oxygenated blood to vital organs

To stimulate the heart to restart

To prevent muscle spasms

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

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

Carotid artery

Radial artery

Brachial artery

Femoral artery

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

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

30:2

15:2

10:1

20:5

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

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 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

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 defibrillation until 5 cycles of CPR have been completed.

True

False

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

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

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

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

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

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

Every 30 seconds

Every 1 minute

Every 2 minutes

Only when the patient starts moving

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

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

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