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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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Avoid rapid temperature changes.

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

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

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.

Think about safety and assessment.

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

Think about circulation and blood flow.

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

It involves loss of heart function.

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

Poisoning symptoms can vary widely.

Which of the following is a key symptom of poisoning?

Think about preventing infection.

What is the best way to help someone with a large open wound that is not actively bleeding?

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

Removing an object could make bleeding worse.

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

Human bites carry a high risk of infection.

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

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?

Think about safe ways to warm the affected area.

What is the most effective way to treat frostbite?

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: Human bites are usually less dangerous than animal bites.

Think of the 'Stayin' Alive' song tempo.

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

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.

Heat stroke is different from heat exhaustion.

Which of the following is a clear sign of heat stroke?

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.

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

Think about emergency treatment for anaphylaxis.

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

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

Poison control should be consulted first.

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

Think about gradually increasing body temperature.

What should you do if someone is suffering from hypothermia?

Heat stroke is a medical emergency.

Which of the following is a sign of heat stroke?

Cooling is necessary, but gradually.

What is the correct way to treat heat exhaustion?

Think about improving blood flow.

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

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

Think about emergency care.

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

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.

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

Think about your own safety first.

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

Safety is the priority.

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

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

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

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

Think about abdominal thrusts.

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

Think about cooling the affected area.

What is the best immediate treatment for a minor burn?

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

Think about where to press for effective compressions.

What is the correct hand placement for adult CPR?

Gasping is not effective breathing.

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

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

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

Think about preventing movement.

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