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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 a tooth is knocked out, you should handle it by the root.

Think about detection and ventilation.

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

Think about how to warm the area safely.

How should you treat frostbite on the fingers?

Poison control should be consulted first.

What should you do if someone accidentally swallows a household cleaning chemical?

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

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

Gasping is not effective breathing.

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

Concussions affect the brain.

How should you treat a person with a suspected concussion?

Think about low blood sugar symptoms.

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

Heat stroke is a medical emergency.

Which of the following is a sign of heat stroke?

Think about how carbon monoxide affects the body.

What is the primary danger of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Think about preventing infection.

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

Think about stopping blood loss.

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

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

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

Diabetic emergencies often affect alertness and energy levels.

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

Prevent movement of the spine.

How should you immobilize a suspected spinal injury victim?

Compression depth is important for effective CPR.

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

True or False: A person experiencing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) should be given sugar immediately.

Think about emergency treatment for anaphylaxis.

What should you do if a person experiencing an allergic reaction is struggling to breathe?

Think about preventing movement.

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

Think about circulation and blood flow.

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

Avoid actions that can make it worse.

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

Think about when to seek emergency help.

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

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

This is an open fracture.

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

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

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

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

Cooling is necessary, but gradually.

What is the correct way to treat heat exhaustion?

Think about the common warning signs.

What does the FAST acronym stand for in stroke recognition?

Removing an object could make bleeding worse.

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

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?

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

True or False: Carbon monoxide poisoning has a strong, noticeable odor.

Think about stabilization.

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

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.

Think about what removes the source of poisoning first.

What is the first step in treating a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning?

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

Think about emergency care.

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

Think about improving blood flow.

What is the best way to treat someone who has fainted?

Consider treatments available without prescription.

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

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

Think about blood circulation.

What is the first thing you should do if someone faints?

Poisoning symptoms can vary widely.

Which of the following is a key symptom of poisoning?

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 cooling the affected area.

What is the best immediate treatment for a minor burn?

It involves loss of heart function.

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

Think about the fastest way to stop blood loss.

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

Shock affects circulation and vital signs.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?