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

Avoid actions that can make it worse.

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

Think about what helps reduce damage and prevent infection.

What should you do for a second-degree burn?

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

Diabetic emergencies often affect alertness and energy levels.

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

Avoid rapid temperature changes.

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

Human bites carry a high risk of infection.

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

Think about preventing infection.

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

Safety is the priority.

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

Think about where to press for effective compressions.

What is the correct hand placement for adult CPR?

Consider what should be done before physical intervention.

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

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.

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

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

Think about what happens when a bone is broken.

Which of the following is a sign of a fracture?

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

Think about what removes the source of poisoning first.

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

Heat stroke is a medical emergency.

Which of the following is a sign of heat stroke?

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 preventing infection.

What is the best way to treat an animal bite?

Think about stopping blood loss.

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

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

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

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?

You need to remove the chemical as quickly as possible.

What is the first step in treating a chemical burn in the eye?

Think about circulation and blood flow.

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

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

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 when to seek emergency help.

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

Think about safety first.

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

Think about emergency care.

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

Think about abdominal thrusts.

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

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

Compression depth is important for effective CPR.

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

Think about the common warning signs.

What does the FAST acronym stand for in stroke recognition?

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?

Prevent movement of the spine.

How should you immobilize a suspected spinal injury victim?

Think about how carbon monoxide affects the body.

What is the primary danger of carbon monoxide poisoning?

It involves loss of heart function.

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

Concussions affect the brain.

How should you treat a person with a suspected concussion?

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

Think about detection and prevention.

What is the best way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?

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

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

Think about how to warm the area safely.

How should you treat frostbite on the fingers?

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

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