Healthcare Provider BLS Certification Exam

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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. So before you jump in, here’s what to know:

Exam Overview:

✅ 50 Questions – A mix of multiple-choice and true/false, covering all key HCP BLS topics.
✅ Keeping You On Your Toes – Every exam is randomized and unique.
✅ Keep It Moving – Your time will not influence your score but you’ll need to finish within 60 minutes.
✅ Every Question Counts – You’ll need to answer all questions before you can submit.
✅ Get Instant Feedback – All answers includes explanations, so you’ll know why it’s right (or what to review).
✅ 75% Passing Score – That’s what it takes to earn your Official Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.
✅ Unlimited Attempts – You’ll have up to 3 chances to pass before taking a mandatory review break.

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 second counts!
Submit When You’re Ready – Give everything one last look and click with confidence.

What Happens Next?

✔ Pass? Boom—you can now get your Official Healthcare Provider BLS Certification card! 🎉
❌ Didn’t pass? No worries! You get three tries in a row before taking a break to review, then you can try again.

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If you run into any issues, reach out to support@firstaidweb.com and we’ll get you sorted.

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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

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 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

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

Two-finger technique

Heel of one hand technique

Two-thumb encircling hands technique

Palm-over-palm technique

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

True

False

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

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

True

False

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 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

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

True

False

Which action is most important to minimize chest compression interruptions?

Stopping compressions to check pulse frequently

Coordinating role switches every 2 minutes

Ventilating before compressions

Pausing for 20 seconds after every AED analysis

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

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

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 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 best describes the purpose of closed-loop communication in a resuscitation team?

Ensuring that all rescuers are quiet during resuscitation

Confirming that verbal orders are heard and executed correctly

Giving instructions in a one-way manner

Encouraging rescuers to improvise their tasks

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 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

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

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

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

True

False

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

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

True

False

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

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

With quick breaths to ensure oxygenation

With enough force to cause the chest to overinflate

With each breath delivered over 1 second to produce visible chest rise

Every 2 seconds

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

30:2

15:2

10:1

20:5

Which of the following best describes agonal breathing?

Irregular, gasping breaths

Normal, shallow breaths

Slow, deep breaths

Rapid breathing

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 perform rescue breaths using a bag-mask device whenever available.

True

False

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

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 best describes agonal breathing?

Irregular, gasping breaths

Normal, shallow breaths

Slow, deep breaths

Rapid breathing

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

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

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

For an unresponsive patient with a foreign body airway obstruction, what should a healthcare provider do first?

Perform abdominal thrusts

Deliver back blows

Start chest compressions immediately

Sweep the mouth with fingers

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

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

True

False

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

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

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

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

True

False

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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