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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 emergency care.

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

Think about safe ways to warm the affected area.

What is the most effective way to treat frostbite?

Avoid rapid temperature changes.

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

Think about low blood sugar symptoms.

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

Think about how to warm the area safely.

How should you treat frostbite on the fingers?

This is an open fracture.

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

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

Avoid actions that can make it worse.

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

Think about what removes the source of poisoning first.

What is the first step in treating a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Think about safety and assessment.

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

Think about what helps reduce damage and prevent infection.

What should you do for a second-degree burn?

Think about detection and ventilation.

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

Consider treatments available without prescription.

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

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

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

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

Compression depth is important for effective CPR.

How deep should chest compressions be for an adult during 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?

Think about detection and prevention.

What is the best way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?

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 the common warning signs.

What does the FAST acronym stand for in stroke recognition?

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: Carbon monoxide poisoning has a strong, noticeable odor.

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

Think about when to seek emergency help.

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

Shock affects circulation and vital signs.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?

Think about cooling the affected area.

What is the best immediate treatment for a minor burn?

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

Think about abdominal thrusts.

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

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

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.

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

Think about safety first.

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

Poisoning symptoms can vary widely.

Which of the following is a key symptom of poisoning?

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

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

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

Think about gradually increasing body temperature.

What should you do if someone is suffering from hypothermia?

Concussions affect the brain.

How should you treat a person with a suspected concussion?

Gasping is not effective breathing.

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

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 tilt the head back for someone experiencing a nosebleed.

Human bites carry a high risk of infection.

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

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?

Heat stroke is different from heat exhaustion.

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

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

Consider what should be done before physical intervention.

What is the first step when you see someone choking and unable to breathe?