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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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 deep should chest compressions be for an adult during CPR?

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

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

What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?

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

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

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

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

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

How should healthcare providers assess an infant's responsiveness?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How should a rescuer deliver ventilations using a bag-mask device during two-rescuer CPR?

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

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

Which of the following is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for two-rescuer infant CPR?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

The recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer CPR in infants is 30:2.

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

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

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

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

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

Which action is most important to minimize chest compression interruptions?

What is the primary purpose of chest compressions in CPR?

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

What should a rescuer do if an unresponsive choking victim becomes pulseless?

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

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

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

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

Which of the following best describes agonal breathing?

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

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

Which pulse should be assessed in an unresponsive adult patient?

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