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

Mouth-to-mouth ventilation

Bag-mask ventilation

Giving fast, shallow breaths

Placing the patient in a recovery position instead

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

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

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

True

False

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

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

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

Encourage them to keep coughing

Perform abdominal thrusts

Begin chest compressions

Use an AED

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

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 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 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

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

Compressor

AED/Defibrillator Operator

Medication Administrator

Airway Manager

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

After 2 cycles

After 5 cycles

After every cycle

Only after an AED advises to do so

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

Myocardial infarction

Respiratory failure

Ventricular fibrillation

Stroke

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

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

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 best describes agonal breathing?

Irregular, gasping breaths

Normal, shallow breaths

Slow, deep breaths

Rapid breathing

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

A conscious patient with chest pain

A patient who is unresponsive, pulseless, and not breathing

A patient experiencing shortness of breath

A patient with low blood pressure

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

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

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

True

False

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

A 10-year-old child

An 8-year-old child

A 5-year-old child

A 14-year-old teenager

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

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

Attach electrode pads

Check for a pulse

Perform chest compressions

Deliver a shock immediately

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

True

False

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

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

True

False

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

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

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

True

False

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

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

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

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

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

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

Attach electrode pads

Check for a pulse

Perform chest compressions

Deliver a shock immediately

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

Encourage them to keep coughing

Perform abdominal thrusts

Begin chest compressions

Use an AED

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 the primary goal of high-quality chest compressions?

Generating a normal heart rhythm

Providing artificial breathing

Maintaining circulation to vital organs

Preventing muscle atrophy

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

Every 1 minute

Every 2 minutes

Every 5 minutes

Only when the compressor is tired

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

The rescuer feels exhausted quickly

The patient’s skin color immediately returns to normal

The chest rises with each compression

The chest fully recoils after each compression

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

True

False

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

At least 1/3 of the chest depth (~1.5 inches)

At least 2 inches

At least 4 inches

As deep as possible

Which of the following is the preferred pulse check location for an infant?

Carotid artery

Radial artery

Brachial artery

Femoral artery

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

One hand in the center of the chest

Two hands, one on top of the other, on the lower half of the sternum

Two fingers on the upper chest

Both hands placed over the abdomen

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

Every 1 minute

Every 2 minutes

Every 5 minutes

Whenever the rescuer gets tired

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

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

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

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

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

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