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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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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?

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.

Compression depth is important for effective CPR.

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

Safety is the priority.

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

Think about what happens when a bone is broken.

Which of the following is a sign of a fracture?

Concussions affect the brain.

How should you treat a person with a suspected concussion?

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

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 has a deep puncture wound, you should remove the object before applying first aid.

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

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

Think about preventing movement.

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

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?

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

Think about safety first.

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

Think about emergency treatment for anaphylaxis.

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

Think about gradually increasing body temperature.

What should you do if someone is suffering from hypothermia?

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

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

Think about safe ways to warm the affected area.

What is the most effective way to treat frostbite?

This is an open fracture.

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

Cooling is necessary, but gradually.

What is the correct way to treat heat exhaustion?

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

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

Poisoning symptoms can vary widely.

Which of the following is a key symptom of poisoning?

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

Think about the fastest way to stop blood loss.

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

Think about the common warning signs.

What does the FAST acronym stand for in stroke recognition?

Think about detection and prevention.

What is the best way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?

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

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

Think about blood circulation.

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

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

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

Think about the fastest way to reverse the reaction.

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

Think about how to warm the area safely.

How should you treat frostbite on the fingers?

Think about stabilization.

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

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

Think about detection and ventilation.

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

Human bites carry a high risk of infection.

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

Gasping is not effective breathing.

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

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 help someone with a large open wound that is not actively bleeding?

Shock affects circulation and vital signs.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?

Diabetic emergencies often affect alertness and energy levels.

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

Avoid rapid temperature changes.

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

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

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

Think about circulation and blood flow.

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