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

You need to remove the chemical as quickly as possible.

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

Prevent movement of the spine.

How should you immobilize a suspected spinal injury victim?

Think about emergency care.

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

Consider what should be done before physical intervention.

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

Think about circulation and blood flow.

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

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

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

Shock affects circulation and vital signs.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?

Compression depth is important for effective CPR.

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

Think about where to press for effective compressions.

What is the correct hand placement for adult CPR?

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 collapses and does not have a pulse, you should start CPR immediately.

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

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

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

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

Think about how to warm the area safely.

How should you treat frostbite on the fingers?

Consider treatments available without prescription.

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

Think about safety and assessment.

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

Think about stopping blood loss.

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

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

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

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

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 your own safety first.

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

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

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?

This is an open fracture.

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

Gasping is not effective breathing.

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

Think about improving blood flow.

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

Think about what removes the source of poisoning first.

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

Think about safe ways to warm the affected area.

What is the most effective way to treat frostbite?

Human bites carry a high risk of infection.

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

Think about the common warning signs.

What does the FAST acronym stand for in stroke recognition?

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

Think about preventing infection.

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

Think about what happens when a bone is broken.

Which of the following is a sign of a fracture?

Heat stroke is a medical emergency.

Which of the following is a sign of heat stroke?

Think about stabilization.

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

Think about preventing movement.

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

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

Think about detection and ventilation.

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

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

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

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

Avoid actions that can make it worse.

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

Think about safety first.

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

Poison control should be consulted first.

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