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.

Need Help?

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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

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

True

False

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

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

Listening for air movement

Feeling for breath against your cheek

Observing visible chest rise

Counting the number of breaths given

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

30:2

15:2

10:1

Continuous compressions

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

Perform abdominal thrusts

Deliver back blows

Start chest compressions immediately

Sweep the mouth with fingers

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

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

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 NOT a role in a team-based resuscitation?

Compressor

AED/Defibrillator Operator

Medication Administrator

Airway Manager

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

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

Delivering breaths quickly to prevent hypoxia

Ensuring visible chest rise with each breath

Using the highest possible ventilation rate

Delivering breaths as forcefully as possible

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

Carotid artery

Radial artery

Brachial artery

Femoral artery

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

Every 1 minute

Every 2 minutes

Every 5 minutes

Whenever the rescuer gets tired

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

One hand in the center of the chest

Two hands, one on top of the other, on the lower half of the sternum

Two fingers on the upper chest

Both hands placed over the abdomen

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

Myocardial infarction

Respiratory failure

Ventricular fibrillation

Stroke

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

At least 1 inch

At least 1.5 inches

At least 1/3 the chest diameter

At least 4 inches

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

Checking for a pulse only

Shaking the patient vigorously

Tapping the patient and shouting, 'Are you okay?'

Looking for chest rise only

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

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

A 10-year-old child

An 8-year-old child

A 5-year-old child

A 14-year-old teenager

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

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

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

Wait 30 seconds before starting CPR

Begin chest compressions immediately

Perform only rescue breaths

Use an AED before starting compressions

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

True

False

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

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 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

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

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

At least 1/3 of the chest depth (~1.5 inches)

At least 2 inches

At least 4 inches

As deep as possible

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

True

False

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

Holding the mask with one hand and the bag with the other

Using the E-C clamp technique

Applying excessive pressure on the mask

Holding the mask loosely over the patient’s face

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

What is the primary purpose of chest compressions in CPR?

Restore normal heart rhythm

Deliver oxygen directly to the heart

Maintain circulation to vital organs

Stimulate spontaneous breathing

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

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

True

False

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

Chest rise is visible with each breath

The infant’s skin turns pale

The infant moves their arms

The rescuer hears air moving

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 prioritize ventilation over compressions in a patient with cardiac arrest.

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

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

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

Attach electrode pads

Check for a pulse

Perform chest compressions

Deliver a shock immediately

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

Absent breath sounds on both sides

Equal chest rise with ventilation

Gastric distension

A drop in oxygen saturation

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

True

False

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

True

False

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