Healthcare Provider BLS Certification Exam

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Healthcare Provider BLS Certification Exam: What to Expect

Youโ€™ve completed the Healthcare Provider BLS Course, reinforcing your ability to perform high-quality CPR, manage airways, and respond effectively in critical situations. Now, itโ€™s time to take the next step and complete your certification exam.

Rememberโ€”this isnโ€™t about trickery or memorization. Itโ€™s about proving youโ€™re ready when it matters most. Before you jump in, hereโ€™s what to expect:

Exam Overview

  • 55 Questions โ€“ Multiple-choice and true/false, covering all key HCP BLS topics.
  • Randomized Questions โ€“ Every exam attempt is unique.
  • 90-Minute Limit โ€“ Stay focused and finish in one session.
  • All Questions Required โ€“ You must complete every item before submitting.
  • Instant Feedback โ€“ Explanations provided after each attempt for continued learning.
  • Passing Score: 75% โ€“ Earn your Official Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.
  • 3 Attempts โ€“ You get up to three tries before a mandatory review break.

What to Keep in Mind

  • Work Solo โ€“ No notes, no help. Just your knowledge and training.
  • Complete in One Sitting โ€“ No pausing or saving progress.
  • Check Your Setup โ€“ Make sure your device is charged and connected to a stable internet source.
  • Stay Sharp โ€“ You can review and change your answers before submitting.
  • Submit with Confidence โ€“ 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.
  • Didnโ€™t pass? No problemโ€”you have three chances before a required review break, after which you can try again.

Need Help?

If anything technical gets in your way, contact us at support@firstaidweb.com and weโ€™ll help you out.

You're ready. Letโ€™s do this.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the best way to ensure high-quality CPR in a team setting?

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

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

Which of the following best describes high-quality CPR for an adult?

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

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

During two-rescuer CPR for an infant, what is the preferred compression technique?

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

What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?

Which of the following best describes agonal breathing?

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an AED?

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

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

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

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

A child with a pulse but no normal breathing should receive how many breaths per minute during rescue breathing?

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

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

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

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

What should a rescuer do if a patient regains a pulse but remains unresponsive with no normal breathing?

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

Which of the following correctly describes the recommended hand placement for adult chest compressions?

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

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

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

What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following best describes agonal breathing?

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

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

How should healthcare providers assess an infant's responsiveness?

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

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

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

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