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.

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

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

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

Which of the following best describes agonal breathing?

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

Which action is most important to minimize chest compression interruptions?

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

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

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

How should healthcare providers assess an infant's responsiveness?

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?

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

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

How often should an AED reanalyze a patient's rhythm when CPR is in progress?

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

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

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

Which of the following is NOT a role in a team-based resuscitation?

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

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

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

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

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

Where should AED pads be placed if a patient has a pacemaker?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?

What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After how many cycles of CPR should a healthcare provider reassess for signs of life?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is the most critical step in increasing survival rates for a patient in cardiac arrest?

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

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

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

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