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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In two-rescuer CPR for an infant, the compression-to-ventilation ratio is 30:2.

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

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

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

Rescuers should perform CPR on a patient experiencing agonal gasps.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following actions should be taken immediately after an AED delivers a shock?

Which of the following best describes agonal breathing?

Which action is most important to minimize chest compression interruptions?

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

Which pulse should be assessed in an unresponsive adult patient?

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

Which of the following best describes agonal breathing?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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 during CPR?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following best describes agonal breathing?

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

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

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

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

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