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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Rescuers should perform CPR on a patient experiencing agonal gasps.

True

False

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

Slow compressions with deep ventilation

Fast compressions with minimal depth

Compressing at least 2 inches deep at 100-120 compressions per minute

Pausing after every compression to allow chest recoil

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

Two fingers just below the nipple line

The heel of one hand on the center of the chest

Two thumbs encircling the chest

One palm over the other on the sternum

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

Give 2 rescue breaths immediately

Start chest compressions immediately

Check for a pulse for no more than 10 seconds

Activate the emergency response system first

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

True

False

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

To restore spontaneous breathing

To manually circulate oxygenated blood to vital organs

To stimulate the heart to restart

To prevent muscle spasms

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

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

Compressor

AED/Defibrillator Operator

Medication Administrator

Airway Manager

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

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

True

False

Which of the following best describes agonal breathing?

Irregular, gasping breaths

Normal, shallow breaths

Slow, deep breaths

Rapid breathing

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

True

False

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

30:2

15:2

10:1

20:5

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

Providing oxygen therapy

Performing early defibrillation

Administering IV fluids

Placing the patient in a recovery position

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

True

False

Healthcare providers should use the head tilt-chin lift technique for all unresponsive patients.

True

False

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

Call 911 and wait for paramedics

Begin chest compressions immediately

Deliver 2 rescue breaths before checking for a pulse

Use an AED before starting compressions

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

True

False

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 actions helps minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR?

Stopping compressions every 30 seconds to check for a pulse

Coordinating role switches every 2 minutes

Ventilating the patient before starting compressions

Pausing after each AED shock for at least 10 seconds

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

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

True

False

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

Check for a pulse

Wait for the AED to analyze again

Resume chest compressions immediately

Provide rescue breaths for 30 seconds before resuming CPR

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

30:2

15:2

10:1

20:5

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

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

Which of the following is an appropriate way to relieve severe choking in a responsive infant?

Perform abdominal thrusts

Deliver back slaps and chest thrusts

Give rapid rescue breaths

Initiate chest compressions immediately

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

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

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

True

False

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

At least 2 inches

At least 1 inch

At least 3 inches

Just enough to see chest movement

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

Which of the following best describes agonal breathing?

Irregular, gasping breaths

Normal, shallow breaths

Slow, deep breaths

Rapid breathing

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

One breath every 3-5 seconds

One breath every 6 seconds

One breath every 10 seconds

One breath every 2 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

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 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 first step a rescuer should take when using an AED?

Attach the electrode pads to the patient

Turn on the AED

Press the shock button

Check for a pulse

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

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

True

False

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

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

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

Every 30 seconds

Every 1 minute

Every 2 minutes

Only when prompted by a rescuer

How should rescuers handle a patient who has a pacemaker and needs defibrillation?

Place the AED pads directly over the pacemaker

Avoid using an AED on a patient with a pacemaker

Position AED pads at least 1 inch away from the pacemaker

Use only manual chest compressions

How should healthcare providers assess an infant's responsiveness?

Shout and shake the shoulders

Tap the bottom of the foot and shout

Check for a carotid pulse

Wait for the infant to cry

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

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

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

If a patient in cardiac arrest has a shockable rhythm, how soon should the first shock be delivered?

Immediately after attaching the AED

After 2 minutes of CPR

After the rescuer calls for additional help

Only after rescue breaths have been given

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

Directly over the pacemaker

On the back only

At least 1 inch away from the pacemaker

Only on the right side of the chest

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

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

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