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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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This is an open fracture.

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

Think about where to press for effective compressions.

What is the correct hand placement for adult CPR?

Gasping is not effective breathing.

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

Shock affects circulation and vital signs.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?

Consider what should be done before physical intervention.

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

Think about detection and ventilation.

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

Think about stopping blood loss first.

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

It involves loss of heart function.

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

Think about abdominal thrusts.

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

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.

Think about gradually increasing body temperature.

What should you do if someone is suffering from hypothermia?

Think about low blood sugar symptoms.

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

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 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?

Human bites carry a high risk of infection.

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

Cooling is necessary, but gradually.

What is the correct way to treat heat exhaustion?

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

Think about circulation and blood flow.

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

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

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 stop CPR if the person starts breathing on their own.

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

Think about stopping blood loss.

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

Think about safety and assessment.

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

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

Think about emergency treatment for anaphylaxis.

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

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

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

Poison control should be consulted first.

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

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

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

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.

Think about improving blood flow.

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

Think about safe ways to warm the affected area.

What is the most effective way to treat frostbite?

Think about preventing movement.

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

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

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

Think about cooling the affected area.

What is the best immediate treatment for a minor burn?

Safety is the priority.

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

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 what happens when a bone is broken.

Which of the following is a sign of a fracture?

Think about your own safety first.

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

Avoid rapid temperature changes.

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

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

Think about what removes the source of poisoning first.

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

Poisoning symptoms can vary widely.

Which of the following is a key symptom of poisoning?

Think about the common warning signs.

What does the FAST acronym stand for in stroke recognition?

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