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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following best describes agonal breathing?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 an appropriate way to relieve severe choking in a responsive infant?

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

Which of the following best describes agonal breathing?

In a hospital setting, what is the preferred method for delivering rescue breaths to an unresponsive patient?

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

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

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

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