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Certification Exam: What to Expect

You’ve now completed the required training in First Aid for Adults, Children, and Infants. This final step—the certification exam—will assess your understanding of core first aid principles and your ability to respond effectively in emergencies. Upon passing, you’ll be eligible to receive an official certification card recognizing your completion of this program. Before you begin, take a moment to review the exam format and requirements below.

Exam Overview

  • 50 Questions – Multiple-choice and true/false, covering key first aid topics across all chapters.
  • Randomized Questions – Each exam attempt is unique.
  • 60-Minute Time Limit – Complete your exam in one sitting.
  • All Questions Required – You must answer every question before submitting.
  • Immediate Feedback – You’ll get explanations for each answer.
  • Passing Score: 75% – Required to earn certification.
  • Three Attempts – You get up to three consecutive tries before a review break.

What to Keep in Mind

  • Work Independently – No notes or outside help. You’ve got this.
  • One Sitting – You cannot pause and come back later.
  • Tech Ready – Make sure your internet connection is stable and your device is charged.
  • Review Before You Submit – You can revisit and adjust answers as needed.
  • Be Confident – Trust your training and go for it.

What Happens Next?

  • Passed? Great job—you’re now eligible to order your official certification card.
  • Didn’t pass? No problem. You have three consecutive attempts before you’ll need to review the material.

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True or False: If someone has inhaled toxic fumes, you should move them to fresh air immediately.

Think about safety and assessment.

If you witness someone suddenly collapse, what should you do first?

Think about stabilization.

What is the purpose of a splint for a suspected fracture?

True or False: A person with a nosebleed should tilt their head back to stop the bleeding.

Think about the fastest way to stop blood loss.

What is the best way to control severe bleeding from a wound?

True or False: If someone has a head injury but seems fine, they do not need medical attention.

It involves loss of heart function.

Which of the following is a common sign of cardiac arrest?

True or False: You should stop CPR if the person starts breathing on their own.

Think about stopping blood loss.

What should you do if a person has a deep laceration with severe bleeding?

True or False: If someone is experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning, you should move them to fresh air immediately.

Think about stopping blood loss first.

What is the first step in treating a deep open wound?

Poisoning symptoms can vary widely.

Which of the following is a key symptom of poisoning?

Think about detection and ventilation.

What is the best way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in a home?

Gasping is not effective breathing.

What should you do if someone is gasping but has no pulse?

Diabetic emergencies often affect alertness and energy levels.

Which of the following is a common symptom of a diabetic emergency?

Think about preventing infection.

What is the best way to help someone with a large open wound that is not actively bleeding?

True or False: If a drowning victim is unresponsive and not breathing, you should start CPR immediately.

Concussions affect the brain.

How should you treat a person with a suspected concussion?

Think about what helps reduce damage and prevent infection.

What should you do for a second-degree burn?

Think about how to warm the area safely.

How should you treat frostbite on the fingers?

Consider what should be done before physical intervention.

What is the first step when you see someone choking and unable to breathe?

Heat stroke is different from heat exhaustion.

Which of the following is a clear sign of heat stroke?

True or False: If a person is having a seizure, you should hold them down to prevent injury.

Think about safe ways to warm the affected area.

What is the most effective way to treat frostbite?

You need to remove the chemical as quickly as possible.

What is the first step in treating a chemical burn in the eye?

Think about abdominal thrusts.

How can you help someone who is choking and cannot speak or cough?

Prevent movement of the spine.

How should you immobilize a suspected spinal injury victim?

Think about preventing movement.

How should you help a person with a suspected spinal injury?

Think about emergency care.

What should you do if someone is having an asthma attack but does not have their inhaler?

Think about where to press for effective compressions.

What is the correct hand placement for adult CPR?

Think about how you can detect breath without touching the person.

Which of the following is the best way to check if an unconscious person is breathing?

True or False: If someone has a deep puncture wound, you should remove the object before applying first aid.

Think about the common warning signs.

What does the FAST acronym stand for in stroke recognition?

Shock affects circulation and vital signs.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?

True or False: You should always perform CPR on someone who collapses, even if they are breathing.

Think about detection and prevention.

What is the best way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?

True or False: If a person is experiencing a seizure, you should place an object in their mouth to prevent them from biting their tongue.

True or False: An asthma inhaler should be used only if a person is unconscious.

True or False: You should tilt the head back for someone experiencing a nosebleed.

True or False: If a tooth is knocked out, you should handle it by the root.

Safety is the priority.

What is the best way to help someone having a seizure?

Avoid actions that can make it worse.

Which of the following is the correct way to stop a nosebleed?

True or False: An AED should only be used if the person has no pulse and is unresponsive.

True or False: If someone is bitten by a wild animal, they should always seek medical attention.

Time is critical in a heart attack situation.

What is the first action you should take if you suspect someone is having a heart attack?

Think about circulation and blood flow.

If a person is in shock, what is the BEST position to place them in?

True or False: If someone swallows a poison, you should immediately make them vomit.

True or False: Human bites are usually less dangerous than animal bites.

Think of the 'Stayin' Alive' song tempo.

What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute in CPR?

True or False: You should immerse a burn victim in ice-cold water to stop tissue damage.