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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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Compression depth is important for effective CPR.

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

Think about abdominal thrusts.

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

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

Heat stroke is different from heat exhaustion.

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

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

Think about detection and ventilation.

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

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

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?

Think about stabilization.

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

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

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?

Think about gradually increasing body temperature.

What should you do if someone is suffering from hypothermia?

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

Think about safe ways to warm the affected area.

What is the most effective way to treat frostbite?

Gasping is not effective breathing.

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

This is an open fracture.

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

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

Think about safety and assessment.

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

Think about the fastest way to reverse the reaction.

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

Think about preventing infection.

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

Think about cooling the affected area.

What is the best immediate treatment for a minor burn?

Safety is the priority.

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

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

Avoid actions that can make it worse.

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

Think about where to press for effective compressions.

What is the correct hand placement for adult CPR?

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

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

Think about improving blood flow.

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

Human bites carry a high risk of infection.

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

Diabetic emergencies often affect alertness and energy levels.

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

Think about what helps reduce damage and prevent infection.

What should you do for a second-degree burn?

Think about preventing infection.

What is the best way to treat an animal bite?

Cooling is necessary, but gradually.

What is the correct way to treat heat exhaustion?

Think about the fastest way to stop blood loss.

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

Prevent movement of the spine.

How should you immobilize a suspected spinal injury victim?

Think about stopping blood loss first.

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

Think about circulation and blood flow.

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

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?

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 when to seek emergency help.

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

Think about emergency treatment for anaphylaxis.

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

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

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

Think about detection and prevention.

What is the best way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?

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

Poisoning symptoms can vary widely.

Which of the following is a key symptom of poisoning?