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

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

Think of the 'Stayin' Alive' song tempo.

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

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

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

Think about detection and prevention.

What is the best way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?

Think about stopping blood loss.

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

Concussions affect the brain.

How should you treat a person with a suspected concussion?

Think about safety and assessment.

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

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

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 a drowning victim is unresponsive and not breathing, you should start CPR immediately.

Think about safe ways to warm the affected area.

What is the most effective way to treat frostbite?

Think about abdominal thrusts.

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

Think about gradually increasing body temperature.

What should you do if someone is suffering from hypothermia?

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

Think about detection and ventilation.

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

Heat stroke is a medical emergency.

Which of the following is a sign of heat stroke?

Think about the fastest way to reverse the reaction.

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

Gasping is not effective breathing.

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

Heat stroke is different from heat exhaustion.

Which of the following is a clear 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 cooling the affected area.

What is the best immediate treatment for a minor burn?

Think about the common warning signs.

What does the FAST acronym stand for in stroke recognition?

It involves loss of heart function.

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

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

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

Think about what happens when a bone is broken.

Which of the following is a sign of a fracture?

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

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

Compression depth is important for effective CPR.

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

Poisoning symptoms can vary widely.

Which of the following is a key symptom of poisoning?

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

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

Think about how carbon monoxide affects the body.

What is the primary danger of carbon monoxide poisoning?

This is an open fracture.

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

Diabetic emergencies often affect alertness and energy levels.

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

Think about what helps reduce damage and prevent infection.

What should you do for a second-degree burn?

Think about how to warm the area safely.

How should you treat frostbite on the fingers?

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

Think about blood circulation.

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

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

Avoid actions that can make it worse.

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

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

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?

Think about your own safety first.

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

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