BLS, ACLS, & PALS Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the BLS, ACLS, & PALS Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 BLS, ACLS, & PALS terms across 5 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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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 do the BLS/ACLS vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 BLS/ACLS terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
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.