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Certification Exam: What to Expect

Youโ€™ve now completed the required training in First Aid for Adults, Children, and Infants. This final stepโ€”the certification examโ€”will assess your understanding of core first aid principles and your ability to respond effectively in emergencies. Upon passing, youโ€™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 โ€“ Multiple-choice and true/false, covering key first aid topics across all chapters.
  • Randomized Questions โ€“ Each exam attempt is unique.
  • 60-Minute Time Limit โ€“ Complete your exam in one sitting.
  • All Questions Required โ€“ You must answer every question before submitting.
  • Immediate Feedback โ€“ Youโ€™ll get explanations for each answer.
  • Passing Score: 75% โ€“ Required to earn certification.
  • Three Attempts โ€“ You get up to three consecutive tries before a review break.

What to Keep in Mind

  • Work Independently โ€“ No notes or outside help. Youโ€™ve got this.
  • One Sitting โ€“ You cannot pause and come back later.
  • Tech Ready โ€“ Make sure your internet connection is stable and your device is charged.
  • Review Before You Submit โ€“ You can revisit and adjust answers as needed.
  • Be Confident โ€“ Trust your training and go for it.

What Happens Next?

  • Passed? Great jobโ€”youโ€™re now eligible to order your official certification card.
  • Didnโ€™t pass? No problem. You have three consecutive attempts before youโ€™ll need to review the material.

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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?

Concussions affect the brain.

How should you treat a person with a suspected concussion?

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

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

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

Think about how carbon monoxide affects the body.

What is the primary danger of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Think about detection and prevention.

What is the best way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?

Think about emergency care.

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

Think about stopping blood loss first.

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

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

Think about blood circulation.

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

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

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

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

This is an open fracture.

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

Think about what helps reduce damage and prevent infection.

What should you do for a second-degree burn?

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 the fastest way to stop blood loss.

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

Think about your own safety first.

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

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?

Think about when to seek emergency help.

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

Heat stroke is a medical emergency.

Which of the following is a sign of heat stroke?

Think about emergency treatment for anaphylaxis.

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

Think about stopping blood loss.

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

Think about gradually increasing body temperature.

What should you do if someone is suffering from hypothermia?

Poison control should be consulted first.

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

Think about what happens when a bone is broken.

Which of the following is a sign of a fracture?

Think about low blood sugar symptoms.

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

Poisoning symptoms can vary widely.

Which of the following is a key symptom of poisoning?

Think about preventing movement.

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

Removing an object could make bleeding worse.

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

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

Think about circulation and blood flow.

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

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

Think about how to warm the area safely.

How should you treat frostbite on the fingers?

Think about safe ways to warm the affected area.

What is the most effective way to treat frostbite?

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

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?

Avoid actions that can make it worse.

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

Think about safety first.

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

Think about where to press for effective compressions.

What is the correct hand placement for adult CPR?

It involves loss of heart function.

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

Think about abdominal thrusts.

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

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 preventing infection.

What is the best way to treat an animal bite?

Avoid rapid temperature changes.

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