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

Consider what should be done before physical intervention.

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

Think about what happens when a bone is broken.

Which of the following is a sign of a fracture?

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

Safety is the priority.

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

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

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 stopping blood loss.

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

Think about stabilization.

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

Think about improving blood flow.

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

Poisoning symptoms can vary widely.

Which of the following is a key symptom of poisoning?

This is an open fracture.

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

Avoid actions that can make it worse.

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

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?

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 always perform CPR on someone who collapses, even if they are breathing.

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

Think about the fastest way to stop blood loss.

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

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

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

Think about circulation and blood flow.

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

Think about detection and prevention.

What is the best way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?

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 what helps reduce damage and prevent infection.

What should you do for a second-degree burn?

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

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?

Think about the common warning signs.

What does the FAST acronym stand for in stroke recognition?

Think about blood circulation.

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

Think about how carbon monoxide affects the body.

What is the primary danger of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Think about your own safety first.

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

Concussions affect the brain.

How should you treat a person with a suspected concussion?

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

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

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)?

Shock affects circulation and vital signs.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?

Think about preventing infection.

What is the best way to treat an animal bite?

Heat stroke is a medical emergency.

Which of the following is a sign of heat stroke?

Think about safe ways to warm the affected area.

What is the most effective way to treat frostbite?

It involves loss of heart function.

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

Poison control should be consulted first.

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

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

Avoid rapid temperature changes.

What should you do first if someone is suffering from severe hypothermia?

Think about safety and assessment.

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

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

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