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Certification Exam: What to Expect

Youโ€™ve now completed the required training in First Aid for Adults, Children, and Infants. This final stepโ€”the certification examโ€”will assess your understanding of core first aid principles and your ability to respond effectively in emergencies. Upon passing, youโ€™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 โ€“ Multiple-choice and true/false, covering key first aid topics across all chapters.
  • Randomized Questions โ€“ Each exam attempt is unique.
  • 60-Minute Time Limit โ€“ Complete your exam in one sitting.
  • All Questions Required โ€“ You must answer every question before submitting.
  • Immediate Feedback โ€“ Youโ€™ll get explanations for each answer.
  • Passing Score: 75% โ€“ Required to earn certification.
  • Three Attempts โ€“ You get up to three consecutive tries before a review break.

What to Keep in Mind

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

What Happens Next?

  • Passed? Great jobโ€”youโ€™re now eligible to order your official certification card.
  • Didnโ€™t pass? No problem. You have three consecutive attempts before youโ€™ll need to review the material.

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Think about how to warm the area safely.

How should you treat frostbite on the fingers?

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

Think about gradually increasing body temperature.

What should you do if someone is suffering from hypothermia?

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

Diabetic emergencies often affect alertness and energy levels.

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

Think about detection and prevention.

What is the best way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?

Think about what happens when a bone is broken.

Which of the following is a sign of a fracture?

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

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

Think of the 'Stayin' Alive' song tempo.

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

Think about improving blood flow.

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

Prevent movement of the spine.

How should you immobilize a suspected spinal injury victim?

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

Cooling is necessary, but gradually.

What is the correct way to treat heat exhaustion?

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

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

Think about preventing infection.

What is the best way to treat an animal bite?

Safety is the priority.

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

Heat stroke is different from heat exhaustion.

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

Think about low blood sugar symptoms.

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

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

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

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

True or False: If someone collapses and does not have a pulse, you should start CPR immediately.

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 preventing movement.

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

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 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?

Avoid actions that can make it worse.

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

Poison control should be consulted first.

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

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

Think about how carbon monoxide affects the body.

What is the primary danger of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Think about what removes the source of poisoning first.

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

Think about the fastest way to reverse the reaction.

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

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

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

Gasping is not effective breathing.

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

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?

Think about abdominal thrusts.

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

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

True or False: You should apply ice directly to a burn to cool it quickly.

Compression depth is important for effective CPR.

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

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 what helps reduce damage and prevent infection.

What should you do for a second-degree burn?

Think about emergency care.

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

Think about preventing infection.

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

Think about stabilization.

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