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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 how to warm the area safely.

How should you treat frostbite on the fingers?

Think about the common warning signs.

What does the FAST acronym stand for in stroke recognition?

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

Think about preventing infection.

What is the best way to treat an animal bite?

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

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

Poisoning symptoms can vary widely.

Which of the following is a key symptom of poisoning?

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

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?

Think about stopping blood loss first.

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

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

Think about the fastest way to stop blood loss.

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

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 emergency treatment for anaphylaxis.

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

Think about where to press for effective compressions.

What is the correct hand placement for adult CPR?

Think about how carbon monoxide affects the body.

What is the primary danger of carbon monoxide poisoning?

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

Consider what should be done before physical intervention.

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

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

Human bites carry a high risk of infection.

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

Think about what helps reduce damage and prevent infection.

What should you do for a second-degree burn?

Prevent movement of the spine.

How should you immobilize a suspected spinal injury victim?

Avoid actions that can make it worse.

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

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

It involves loss of heart function.

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

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

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

Think about stabilization.

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

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

Avoid rapid temperature changes.

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

Shock affects circulation and vital signs.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?

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

Think about what removes the source of poisoning first.

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

Think about the fastest way to reverse the reaction.

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

Think about low blood sugar symptoms.

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

Think about gradually increasing body temperature.

What should you do if someone is suffering from hypothermia?

Cooling is necessary, but gradually.

What is the correct way to treat heat exhaustion?

Think about circulation and blood flow.

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

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?

This is an open fracture.

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

Think about blood circulation.

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

You need to remove the chemical as quickly as possible.

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

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

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

Think about safety first.

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

Think about stopping blood loss.

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

Compression depth is important for effective CPR.

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

Gasping is not effective breathing.

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