BLS, ACLS, & PALS Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the BLS, ACLS, & PALS Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the BLS, ACLS, & PALS exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 5 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the BLS, ACLS, & PALS Vocabulary Game
Special situations
BLS skills
Cardiac arrest
Arrhythmia care
ACLS pharmacology
Sources for these terms (12)
- State of Ohio Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Guidelines and Procedures Manual 2026 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- New Jersey EMS Clinical Practice Protocols & Guidelines, v1 (August 21, 2025) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 2025 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations: Pediatric Life Support · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 2026 Alameda County EMS Field Manual, Rev 3 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Shock · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 2025 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations: Advanced Life Support · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Acute coronary syndrome · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Part 8: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (2025 AHA and AAP Guidelines for CPR and ECC), Internet Archive copy of October 8, 2026 · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Part 6: Pediatric Basic Life Support (2025 AHA and AAP Guidelines for CPR and ECC), Internet Archive copy of September 17, 2026 · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Part 7: Adult Basic Life Support (2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC), Internet Archive copy of October 21, 2026 · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Part 9: Adult Advanced Life Support (2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC), Internet Archive copy of October 13, 2026 · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Part 11: Post-Cardiac Arrest Care (2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC), Internet Archive copy of November 7, 2025 · Source checked 2026-11-05
About the BLS / ACLS Exam
The AHA BLS and ACLS certifications are the gold standard for healthcare providers. BLS covers CPR for adults, children, and infants; AED use; and 2-rescuer CPR. ACLS builds on BLS with cardiac arrest algorithms (VF/pVT, PEA/asystole), arrhythmia management, pharmacology, stroke, ACS, and special resuscitation situations.
Exam sponsor: AHA / Authorized Training Centers. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
45–60 minutes
Passing Score
84% written plus required hands-on skills testing
Reported exam pass rate: ~85–95%. for candidates who complete an AHA-authorized course This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the BLS/ACLS vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the BLS/ACLS vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 BLS/ACLS terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the BLS/ACLS terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the AHA / Authorized Training Centers content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the BLS passing score?
The AHA BLS course requires a score of at least 84% on the written exam, which is open-resource: you may consult the provider manual and your course notes but not other students. You must also pass the Adult CPR and AED Skills Test and the Infant CPR Skills Test, including correct compression rate (100–120/min), depth (2–2.4 inches) and full chest recoil.
How many questions are on the ACLS exam?
AHA ACLS course-completion materials require completing the course, passing all skills tests, and passing the written exam with at least 84%. The exam covers cardiac arrest algorithms, rhythm interpretation, pharmacology, systematic assessment, post-arrest care, acute coronary syndromes, stroke, and team-based megacode performance.