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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 your own safety first.

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

It involves loss of heart function.

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

Prevent movement of the spine.

How should you immobilize a suspected spinal injury victim?

Poisoning symptoms can vary widely.

Which of the following is a key symptom of poisoning?

Consider treatments available without prescription.

What should you do if someone is experiencing a mild allergic reaction (itching, rash, but no breathing difficulty)?

Avoid rapid temperature changes.

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

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

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

Cooling is necessary, but gradually.

What is the correct way to treat heat exhaustion?

Think about safety and assessment.

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

Think about what happens when a bone is broken.

Which of the following is a sign of a fracture?

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 blood circulation.

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

Think about how to warm the area safely.

How should you treat frostbite on the fingers?

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

Think about detection and prevention.

What is the best way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?

Think about preventing infection.

What is the best way to treat an animal bite?

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?

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

Removing an object could make bleeding worse.

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

Diabetic emergencies often affect alertness and energy levels.

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

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

Think about emergency treatment for anaphylaxis.

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

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

Think about the fastest way to reverse the reaction.

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

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

Think about preventing infection.

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

Think about circulation and blood flow.

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

Think about when to seek emergency help.

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

Think about where to press for effective compressions.

What is the correct hand placement for adult CPR?

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

Concussions affect the brain.

How should you treat a person with a suspected concussion?

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

Think about improving blood flow.

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

Think about abdominal thrusts.

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

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

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

Poison control should be consulted first.

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

Think about the fastest way to stop blood loss.

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

Heat stroke is different from heat exhaustion.

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

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?

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

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

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

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

Think about low blood sugar symptoms.

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

Safety is the priority.

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