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

Removing an object could make bleeding worse.

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

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

Compression depth is important for effective CPR.

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

Avoid actions that can make it worse.

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

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

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 is experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning, you should move them to fresh air immediately.

Gasping is not effective breathing.

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

Think about your own safety first.

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

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?

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

Heat stroke is different from heat exhaustion.

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

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

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

Shock affects circulation and vital signs.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?

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

Think about safe ways to warm the affected area.

What is the most effective way to treat frostbite?

Think about emergency care.

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

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

Consider what should be done before physical intervention.

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

Think about detection and ventilation.

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

This is an open fracture.

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

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 low blood sugar symptoms.

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

Think about where to press for effective compressions.

What is the correct hand placement for adult CPR?

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 stopping blood loss.

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

Think of the 'Stayin' Alive' song tempo.

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

Think about cooling the affected area.

What is the best immediate treatment for a minor burn?

Prevent movement of the spine.

How should you immobilize a suspected spinal injury victim?

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

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

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

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?

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

Think about abdominal thrusts.

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

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

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

Think about the common warning signs.

What does the FAST acronym stand for in stroke recognition?

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?

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: 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?

Think about stopping blood loss first.

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

Concussions affect the brain.

How should you treat a person with a suspected concussion?

Human bites carry a high risk of infection.

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