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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.

Safety is the priority.

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

Think about circulation and blood flow.

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

True or False: Applying heat to a sprained ankle is the best way to reduce swelling.

Human bites carry a high risk of infection.

What should you do if someone has a deep human bite that is bleeding?

Avoid rapid temperature changes.

What should you do first if someone is suffering from severe hypothermia?

Concussions affect the brain.

How should you treat a person with a suspected concussion?

Diabetic emergencies often affect alertness and energy levels.

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

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

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: A third-degree burn is usually the most painful type of burn.

Heat stroke is different from heat exhaustion.

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

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

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

Think about where to press for effective compressions.

What is the correct hand placement for adult CPR?

Think about gradually increasing body temperature.

What should you do if someone is suffering from hypothermia?

It involves loss of heart function.

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

Think about detection and ventilation.

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

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

Think about cooling the affected area.

What is the best immediate treatment for a minor burn?

You need to remove the chemical as quickly as possible.

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

Persistent bleeding may require medical help.

What should you do if someone has a severe nosebleed that won't stop after 10 minutes of applying pressure?

Think about how to warm the area safely.

How should you treat frostbite on the fingers?

Think about when to seek emergency help.

What should you do if someone is having an asthma attack and their inhaler is not working?

Consider treatments available without prescription.

What should you do if someone is experiencing a mild allergic reaction (itching, rash, but no breathing difficulty)?

Shock affects circulation and vital signs.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?

Think about safety and assessment.

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

Think about emergency care.

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

Removing an object could make bleeding worse.

If someone has a deep cut with an object embedded in the wound, what should you do?

Think about safety first.

What is the best way to treat a victim of electrical shock?

Think about detection and prevention.

What is the best way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?

Think about the fastest way to stop blood loss.

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

Think about preventing infection.

What is the best way to treat an animal bite?

Prevent movement of the spine.

How should you immobilize a suspected spinal injury victim?

Think about low blood sugar symptoms.

Which of the following is a sign of a diabetic emergency (hypoglycemia)?

This is an open fracture.

If a broken bone is protruding through the skin, what should you do?

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

Think about stabilization.

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

Cooling is necessary, but gradually.

What is the correct way to treat heat exhaustion?

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

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

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

Think about your own safety first.

What is the first step when assisting a victim of an electrical shock?

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

Compression depth is important for effective CPR.

How deep should chest compressions be for an adult during CPR?

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

Poisoning symptoms can vary widely.

Which of the following is a key symptom of poisoning?

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

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

Think about the fastest way to reverse the reaction.

What is the best immediate treatment for a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)?