Healthcare Provider BLS Course

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You’ve put in the time, effort, and dedication—now it’s time to lock in that Healthcare Provider BLS certification.

But first you must pass your certification exam. Remember, this exam isn’t about tricking you. It’s designed to confirm what you already know. So take a deep breath, get comfortable, and let’s go over a few important details before you start.

Exam Overview:

35 Questions – A randomized selection and mix of multiple-choice and true/false, covering all key topics. Every exam is unique!
Not Timed… But It Is – There’s no countdown timer, but in a real emergency every minute counts. ⏱
All Questions Required – Skip if you must but it will be marked as incorrect.
Passing Score - 75% to earn certification eligibility. 🎉
Passing Attempts - We want you to succeed so we are giving you as many chances to pass as you need. 😎

What to Keep in Mind:

📝 Work Solo – This is your exam—no notes, no outside help, just what you’ve learned. Trust yourself!
⏳ One Sitting – Once you begin, plan to finish in one go. There’s no saving and coming back later.
📡 Tech Check – A stable internet connection, a charged device, and a quiet space will set you up for success.
🔄 Think Fast, But Stay Sharp – You can go back and change answers, but remember that in real life every minute counts!
✅ Submit When You’re Ready – Give everything one last look and click with confidence.

What Happens Next?

You’ll get your results immediately after submitting.
Pass? 💥 Boom—you’ve earned your Healthcare Provider BLS Certification! 💥
Didn’t pass? No stress! Take a study break, and return and re-take until you pass.

Need Help?

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1 / 35

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

True

False

2 / 35

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

True

False

3 / 35

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

True

False

4 / 35

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

True

False

5 / 35

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

6 / 35

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

7 / 35

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

True

False

8 / 35

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

True

False

9 / 35

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

10 / 35

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

11 / 35

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

True

False

12 / 35

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

Frequent role switching without coordination

Assigning clear roles and minimizing interruptions

Giving compressions as quickly as possible without counting

Performing rescue breaths before compressions

13 / 35

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

14 / 35

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

15 / 35

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

True

False

16 / 35

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

17 / 35

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

True

False

18 / 35

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

30:2

15:2

10:1

20:5

19 / 35

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

True

False

20 / 35

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

21 / 35

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

True

False

22 / 35

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

23 / 35

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

24 / 35

What is the best method for opening the airway of an unresponsive trauma patient with a suspected spinal injury?

Head tilt-chin lift

Jaw thrust maneuver

Hyperextending the neck

Lifting the shoulders

25 / 35

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

Gastric distension

Absent breath sounds

Equal chest rise and fall

A drop in oxygen saturation

26 / 35

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

27 / 35

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

True

False

28 / 35

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

True

False

29 / 35

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

30 / 35

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

31 / 35

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

32 / 35

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

True

False

33 / 35

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

34 / 35

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

Every 2 seconds

Every 3-5 seconds

Every 6 seconds

Every 10 seconds

35 / 35

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

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