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

Think of the 'Stayin' Alive' song tempo.

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

Think about what removes the source of poisoning first.

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

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?

Avoid actions that can make it worse.

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

Poison control should be consulted first.

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

It involves loss of heart function.

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

Think about what helps reduce damage and prevent infection.

What should you do for a second-degree burn?

Think about stabilization.

What is the purpose of a splint for a suspected fracture?

This is an open fracture.

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

Think about the common warning signs.

What does the FAST acronym stand for in stroke recognition?

Think about the fastest way to stop blood loss.

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

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

Think about what happens when a bone is broken.

Which of the following is a sign of a fracture?

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

Think about abdominal thrusts.

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

Poisoning symptoms can vary widely.

Which of the following is a key symptom of poisoning?

Think about safe ways to warm the affected area.

What is the most effective way to treat frostbite?

Think about gradually increasing body temperature.

What should you do if someone is suffering from hypothermia?

Think about detection and ventilation.

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

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

Human bites carry a high risk of infection.

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

Think about safety and assessment.

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

Think about how to warm the area safely.

How should you treat frostbite on the fingers?

Concussions affect the brain.

How should you treat a person with a suspected concussion?

Think about low blood sugar symptoms.

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

Removing an object could make bleeding worse.

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

Cooling is necessary, but gradually.

What is the correct way to treat heat exhaustion?

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

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 person is experiencing a seizure, you should place an object in their mouth to prevent them from biting their tongue.

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

Heat stroke is a medical emergency.

Which of the following is a sign of heat stroke?

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

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?

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

Think about safety first.

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

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

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

Heat stroke is different from heat exhaustion.

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

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

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

Think about blood circulation.

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

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 preventing movement.

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

Think about how carbon monoxide affects the body.

What is the primary danger of carbon monoxide poisoning?