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

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

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

What should a rescuer do if an unresponsive choking victim becomes pulseless?

Which pulse should be assessed in an unresponsive adult patient?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rescuers should perform CPR on a patient experiencing agonal gasps.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which action is most important to minimize chest compression interruptions?

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

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

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

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

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

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

When performing CPR on a child, what is the correct compression depth?

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

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

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