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.

Need Help?

If anything technical gets in your way, contact us at support@firstaidweb.com and weโ€™ll help you out.

You're ready. Letโ€™s do this.

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

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

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

Which action is most important to minimize chest compression interruptions?

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

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

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

Which pulse should be assessed in an unresponsive adult patient?

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

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

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

Healthcare providers should check for breathing and a pulse at the same time to minimize delays in starting CPR.

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

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

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

Which of the following is a sign that an infant is experiencing effective ventilation?

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

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

What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?

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

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

Which of the following is the most effective way to minimize interruptions during CPR?

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

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

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

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?

Which of the following is a sign that an advanced airway is correctly placed?

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?

How often should pulse checks be performed when providing rescue breathing to a patient with a pulse?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How should a rescuer deliver ventilations using a bag-mask device during two-rescuer CPR?

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

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

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

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

If a patient has a strong pulse but is not breathing, what should a healthcare provider do first?

Which of the following best describes agonal breathing?

If an AED detects a non-shockable rhythm, what is the next step?

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

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

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

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