CPR & BLS · timed practice test · free 25-question / 19-minute diagnostic · American Heart Association
AHA BLS Provider Cognitive Practice Test — 60 Questions (Free 25-Question Version)
Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts · no signup
UniPrep2Go's free AHA BLS practice test is a 25-question, 19-minute timed diagnostic with a free topic report and answer review — no email, no account. The full mock is 60 questions / 45 minutes on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training certifies healthcare providers in high-quality CPR, AED use, choking relief, and team resuscitation for adults, children, and infants. A current BLS Provider card is a common job requirement in hospitals, EMS,…
Official-source aligned. Topic weights, timing, and pass rules follow published American Heart Association (AHA) — BLS Provider outlines. Questions are original UniPrep2Go study aids — not leaked official items. Verify on the official site ↗
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- Questions
- 25 free · 60 full
- Time
- 19 min free · 45 min full
- UniPrep2Go readiness target
- 84%
- Domains
- 4
- Exam body
- American Heart Association
- Status
- Live · free 25-question / 19-minute diagnostic
Exam version & sources
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider— what this product is (and isn't)
- Exam version
- 2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC (BLS Provider course materials)
- Official source
- AHA — Basic Life Support (BLS) training
- Last reviewed
- October 15, 2026
- What this covers
- 60-question timed diagnostic (45 min; free 25-question / 19-min version) across 4 topic areas, with topic scoring and answer review. Official form: HeartCode BLS cognitive typically ~25 questions (open-resource); skills are separate.
- Pass rule
- Official exam: 84% on the cognitive assessment (AHA BLS FAQ — verify at cpr.heart.org). UniPrep2Go mock: 84% readiness target (not an official pass score).
- Does not replace
- Independent study aid — it does not replace official American Heart Association Training Centers materials, practice exams, or required training.


CPR & BLS · American Heart Association
AHA BLS practice test
Free 25-question diagnostic · 19 min · full 60Q on Mock Pass
Sample AHA BLS Provider practice questions
These sample items mirror the domains in the timed AHA BLS Provider mock. Correct answers and explanations unlock inside the practice session.
Sample 1
A team leader assigns a member to manage the bag-mask, but she has never used one. What should she do?
- A. Say so and ask for help or another task
- B. Refuse to help with the resuscitation at all
- C. Try it quietly and hope it works
- D. Ask a family member to do it instead
Sample 2
After naloxone, a person with an opioid overdose is now breathing normally but is still drowsy. What should the rescuer do while waiting for EMS?
- A. Give them strong coffee to keep them alert
- B. Recovery position, and stay with them
- C. Let them walk around the room to stay awake
- D. Leave once their breathing is back to normal
Sample 3
A 13-year-old girl with obvious breast development collapses in cardiac arrest. Which CPR guidelines apply?
- A. Child guidelines, because she is under 18
- B. Infant guidelines, because she is small
- C. Adult guidelines
- D. Child guidelines until she reaches 14
Sample 4
An unresponsive adult is breathing normally and has a pulse, with no suspected injury. While waiting for EMS, what is the best position?
- A. Face down with the arms at the sides
- B. Sitting upright against a wall
- C. Recovery position, rechecking often
- D. Flat on the back with the legs raised
Sample 5
An adult collapses after touching a downed power line and is still in contact with it. What should the rescuer do first?
- A. Pull the victim away with bare hands right away
- B. Make sure the power is off before touching
- C. Start CPR while the victim is still touching the line
- D. Throw water on the victim to cool any burns
What is the AHA BLS exam?
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training certifies healthcare providers in high-quality CPR, AED use, choking relief, and team resuscitation for adults, children, and infants. A current BLS Provider card is a common job requirement in hospitals, EMS, and clinics. The 2025 AHA/AAP update dropped two-finger infant compressions (heel of 1 hand or 2 thumb–encircling hands) and uses cycles of 5 back blows then 5 abdominal thrusts for severe adult/child choking. This UniPrep2Go page is independent cognitive practice — it does not issue an AHA course card.
Administered by: American Heart Association (AHA) Training Centers (official site ↗)
Official format: Official HeartCode BLS cognitive: about 25 questions, open-resource, 84% pass, plus in-person Adult CPR/AED and Infant CPR skills. UniPrep2Go check: free 25-question diagnostic, full mock 60 questions, 45 minutes, 84% readiness target — cognitive diagnostic only, not skills testing and not a BLS card.
Official resources: AHA — Basic Life Support (BLS) training · AHA — HeartCode BLS
Who this exam is for
Nurses, medics, students, and allied health staff booking an AHA BLS Provider course who want a 2025-aligned cognitive baseline before skills testing — not Heartsaver/lay-rescuer CPR and not ACLS.
How to prepare
Read current AHA BLS Provider materials for 2025 science, then take this free timed UniPrep2Go check once. Drill weak topics (infant technique, FBAO cycles, ratios, closed-loop communication) on the planned Anki waitlist. Skills still require an authorized training center.
Confirm current fees, eligibility, and scheduling with American Heart Association (AHA) — BLS Provider before you book the real exam.
Topic outline
Core domains candidates usually study for AHA BLS Provider: Adult CPR & AED, Child & infant CPR, Choking & opioid emergency, Team dynamics & special situations.
Adult CPR & AED
Child & infant CPR
Choking & opioid emergency
Team dynamics & special situations
About this free AHA BLS practice test
A timed 60-question / 45-minute cognitive diagnostic for AHA BLS Provider — adult CPR/AED, child & infant CPR, choking & opioid emergency, and team dynamics. Official HeartCode BLS cognitive is about 25 open-resource questions with an 84% pass plus in-person skills; this check is longer and cognitive-only. 2025 science: infant compressions are heel of 1 hand or 2 thumbs, not two fingers; severe adult/child FBAO uses 5 back blows then 5 abdominal thrusts. Planned 120-card Anki waitlist. Not Heartsaver and not an AHA course card.
Built for: Healthcare students and clinicians booking BLS Provider who want a 2025-aligned cognitive baseline before skills — not lay Heartsaver CPR and not ACLS.
Topics on this practice test: Adult CPR & AED, Child & infant CPR, Choking & opioid emergency, Team dynamics & special situations.
- 60 timed multiple-choice questions
- 45-minute pacing target
- UniPrep2Go readiness target: 84% with topic breakdown
- Full answer review after you submit
Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. After your score, join the linked Anki deck waitlist for the .apkg when it ships.
Join the AHA BLS Provider Anki waitlistOfficial AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider facts
Structure and domain weights candidates verify against the certifying body before exam day.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certifies healthcare rescuers in high-quality CPR, AED use, choking relief, and team dynamics for adults, children, and infants. HeartCode BLS cognitive is typically about 25 open-resource questions with an 84% pass, plus in-person Adult CPR/AED and Infant CPR skills. UniPrep2Go products are independent cognitive prep (not an AHA course card). Heartsaver/lay CPR and ACLS are different courses.
- Questions
- HeartCode BLS cognitive typically ~25 questions (open-resource); skills are separate
- Time
- Cognitive is untimed / open-resource in HeartCode; skills sessions are instructor-led
- Passing score
- 84% on the cognitive assessment (AHA BLS FAQ — verify at cpr.heart.org)
- Delivery
- Blended HeartCode + in-person skills, or instructor-led classroom at an AHA Training Center
- Administered by
- American Heart Association Training Centers
Knowledge domains and weights
| Domain | Official weight |
|---|---|
| Adult CPR & AED | UniPrep mock 25% (15 of 60) — skills also tested in-person |
| Child & infant CPR | UniPrep mock 25% — 2025: heel of 1 hand or 2 thumbs, not two fingers |
| Choking & opioid emergency | UniPrep mock 25% — 2025 adult/child FBAO: 5 back blows then 5 abdominal thrusts |
| Team dynamics & special situations | UniPrep mock 25% |
What changed in the current exam cycle
- 2025 AHA/AAP pediatric BLS dropped two-finger infant compressions; use the heel of 1 hand or 2 thumb–encircling hands.
- Severe choking in a responsive adult or child: cycles of 5 back blows then 5 abdominal thrusts (not abdominal thrusts alone).
- Infant severe FBAO remains 5 back blows then 5 chest thrusts with the heel of 1 hand — no abdominal thrusts.
High-yield facts (commonly tested)
- Official cognitive form is much shorter (~25Q, 84%) than UniPrep’s 60Q / 45 min / 84% diagnostic.
- A BLS Provider card still requires skills — this site cannot issue AHA certification.
- Adult CPR without an advanced airway: 30:2; two-rescuer child/infant: 15:2; compression rate 100–120/min.
- Infant depth about 1.5 inches (4 cm) or one-third AP diameter; adults at least 2 inches (5 cm).
Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at cpr.heart.org/en/cpr-courses-and-kits/healthcare-professional/basic-life-support-bls-training. Independent study aid — not official exam material.
AHA BLS practice test — quick answers
What is AHA BLS Provider?
BLS Provider is AHA’s CPR/AED certification course for healthcare professionals, completed through an authorized training center (cognitive plus Adult CPR/AED and Infant CPR skills).
How many questions is the official BLS cognitive exam?
HeartCode BLS cognitive is typically about 25 questions, open-resource, with an 84% passing score, plus separate skills. This free UniPrep check is a longer 60-question / 45-minute diagnostic — not the official form.
Did infant CPR change in 2025?
Yes. Two-finger infant compressions were dropped. Use the heel of 1 hand or 2 thumb–encircling hands. Severe adult/child choking now uses cycles of 5 back blows then 5 abdominal thrusts; infants get 5 back blows then 5 chest thrusts.
Is this UniPrep mock an AHA BLS card?
No. It is independent cognitive practice. Passing this page does not replace an authorized AHA course, skills testing, or a Provider card.
Is there a free AHA BLS practice test?
Yes — your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free, and it can be this one: a 25-question / 19-minute timed diagnostic drawn by the same topic weights, a 84% readiness target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. No signup, Exam or Learn mode. The full 60-question / 45-minute mock runs on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).
How many free attempts do I get on this AHA BLS practice test?
One. Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review — the report itself is never paywalled.
More FAQAdditional format, scoring, and disclaimer questions
- How many questions are on this free AHA BLS practice test?
- This UniPrep2Go practice test has 60 multiple-choice questions timed against a 45-minute target. The free first attempt is a 25-question / 19-minute diagnostic with the same topic weights; the full session runs on Mock Pass. Cognitive-only BLS concepts aligned to 2025 AHA themes. Official HeartCode BLS cognitive is about 25 questions, open-resource, 84% pass, plus in-person Adult CPR/AED and Infant CPR skills — this check is a longer 60Q / 45 min diagnostic, not a course card.
- Why is the free AHA BLS practice test 25 questions?
- It is a diagnostic: 25 questions drawn by the same topic weights as the full 60-question mock — enough to rank your weakest topics, short enough to finish in 19 minutes in one sitting. With 1–6 questions per topic it is a quick read, not a verdict; for a full-length timed score, run the 60-question / 45-minute mock.
- What do I get for $5?
- The UniPrep2Go Mock Pass: 5 full timed attempts on any UniPrep2Go mock, including the 60-question AHA BLS Provider session, in Exam or Learn mode. It is a one-time Gumroad license key that works on any device — no subscription. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review.
- What score do you need on this AHA BLS practice test?
- The pass target on this practice test is 84%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before the real exam.
- Who should take this AHA BLS practice test?
- Healthcare students and clinicians booking BLS Provider who want a 2025-aligned cognitive baseline before skills — not lay Heartsaver CPR and not ACLS.
- Where can I take a AHA BLS practice test online?
- UniPrep2Go hosts the AHA BLS Provider Cognitive Practice Test — 60 Questions (Free 25-Question Version) at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/aha-bls-provider-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report.
- Is this official exam material?
- No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic from UniPrep2Go. It is not official exam-board material and does not award certification or guarantee a passing score.
- What does the report show after the mock?
- Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, topic diagnosis, pacing notes, full question review with explanations, and a repair plan that links to the Anki deck waitlist for spaced-repetition practice when the .apkg ships.
- Where do the questions come from?
- Original UniPrep2Go bank: 120 unique scenario items (30 per area), 60 drawn per attempt, aligned to the 2025 AHA Guidelines (expanded 2026-10-15).