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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 apply ice directly to a burn to cool it quickly.

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 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: Carbon monoxide poisoning has a strong, noticeable odor.

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

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

True or False: If a person is having a seizure, you should hold them down to prevent injury.

Think about your own safety first.

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

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

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 experiencing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) should be given sugar immediately.

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

Think about safe ways to warm the affected area.

What is the most effective way to treat frostbite?

Gasping is not effective breathing.

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

Safety is the priority.

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

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: 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?

It involves loss of heart function.

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

Shock affects circulation and vital signs.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?

Think about the fastest way to stop blood loss.

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

Cooling is necessary, but gradually.

What is the correct way to treat heat exhaustion?

Think about safety first.

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

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

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

Think about what helps reduce damage and prevent infection.

What should you do for a second-degree burn?

Think about emergency treatment for anaphylaxis.

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

Poison control should be consulted first.

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

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.

Human bites carry a high risk of infection.

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

Think about detection and prevention.

What is the best way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?

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

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?

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

Think about how carbon monoxide affects the body.

What is the primary danger of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Think about cooling the affected area.

What is the best immediate treatment for a minor burn?

Consider treatments available without prescription.

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

Think about stabilization.

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

Think about gradually increasing body temperature.

What should you do if someone is suffering from hypothermia?

Think about safety and assessment.

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

Think about stopping blood loss first.

What is the first step in treating a deep open wound?

Think about low blood sugar symptoms.

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

Think about emergency care.

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

Think about what happens when a bone is broken.

Which of the following is a sign of a fracture?

Think about detection and ventilation.

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

Think about preventing movement.

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

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?