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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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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 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

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an AED?

To restart the heart in all cardiac emergencies

To analyze heart rhythm and deliver a shock if needed

To monitor blood pressure and oxygen levels

To deliver continuous pacing to the heart

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

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 pulse should be assessed in an unresponsive adult patient?

Radial

Carotid

Brachial

Femoral

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

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

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

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

Directly over the pacemaker

On the back only

At least 1 inch away from the pacemaker

Only on the right side of the chest

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

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

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

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

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

True

False

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for two-rescuer CPR on a child?

30:2

15:2

10:1

20:5

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

At least 1 inch

At least 1.5 inches

At least 2 inches

At least 3 inches

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

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

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

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

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

True

False

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

If an advanced airway is in place, healthcare providers should continue giving chest compressions at 100-120 per minute without pausing for breaths.

True

False

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

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

30:2

15:2

10:1

Continuous compressions

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

Immediately after attaching the AED

After 2 minutes of CPR

After the rescuer calls for additional help

Only after rescue breaths have been given

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

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

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 use the head tilt-chin lift technique for all unresponsive patients.

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

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

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

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

Myocardial infarction

Respiratory failure

Ventricular fibrillation

Stroke

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

True

False

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

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

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

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

True

False

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

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

Continue CPR immediately

Wait for medical personnel to arrive

Check the patient's pulse before continuing

Turn off the AED and restart it

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

30:2

15:2

10:1

20:5

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

True

False

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

True

False

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 an appropriate way to relieve severe choking in a responsive adult?

Perform chest compressions

Deliver abdominal thrusts

Give rescue breaths

Use an AED

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