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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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Think about detection and prevention.

What is the best way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?

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

Think about what helps reduce damage and prevent infection.

What should you do for a second-degree burn?

Think about the fastest way to reverse the reaction.

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

Think about gradually increasing body temperature.

What should you do if someone is suffering from hypothermia?

Gasping is not effective breathing.

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

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

Think about preventing infection.

What is the best way to treat an animal bite?

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

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 abdominal thrusts.

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

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

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

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

Cooling is necessary, but gradually.

What is the correct way to treat heat exhaustion?

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

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

Think about emergency care.

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

Think about when to seek emergency help.

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

Poison control should be consulted first.

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

Think about circulation and blood flow.

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

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

Human bites carry a high risk of infection.

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

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

Think about how carbon monoxide affects the body.

What is the primary danger of carbon monoxide poisoning?

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

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

Think of the 'Stayin' Alive' song tempo.

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

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 someone has inhaled toxic fumes, you should move them to fresh air immediately.

Think about safety and assessment.

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

Avoid actions that can make it worse.

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

Think about what happens when a bone is broken.

Which of the following is a sign of a fracture?

Safety is the priority.

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

Think about stopping blood loss first.

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

Think about safe ways to warm the affected area.

What is the most effective way to treat frostbite?

Think about cooling the affected area.

What is the best immediate treatment for a minor 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 your own safety first.

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

Think about where to press for effective compressions.

What is the correct hand placement for adult CPR?

This is an open fracture.

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

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

Prevent movement of the spine.

How should you immobilize a suspected spinal injury victim?

Avoid rapid temperature changes.

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

Think about the fastest way to stop blood loss.

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

Diabetic emergencies often affect alertness and energy levels.

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

True or False: You should always perform CPR on someone who collapses, even if they are breathing.

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 emergency treatment for anaphylaxis.

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