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

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

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

What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?

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

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

Which of the following is the most effective way to minimize interruptions 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 should a rescuer do if an unresponsive choking victim becomes pulseless?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following indicates that an advanced airway (such as an endotracheal tube) is correctly placed?

How should healthcare providers assess an infant's responsiveness?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which action is most important to minimize chest compression interruptions?

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

Which of the following best describes agonal breathing?

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

What is the primary purpose of chest compressions in CPR?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following describes high-quality chest compressions for a child?

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

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

Which of the following is the correct rate of ventilations for an adult patient with a pulse who is not breathing?

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