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Certification Exam: What to Expect

Youโ€™ve now completed the required training in First Aid for Adults, Children, and Infants. This final stepโ€”the certification examโ€”will assess your understanding of core first aid principles and your ability to respond effectively in emergencies. Upon passing, youโ€™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 โ€“ Multiple-choice and true/false, covering key first aid topics across all chapters.
  • Randomized Questions โ€“ Each exam attempt is unique.
  • 60-Minute Time Limit โ€“ Complete your exam in one sitting.
  • All Questions Required โ€“ You must answer every question before submitting.
  • Immediate Feedback โ€“ Youโ€™ll get explanations for each answer.
  • Passing Score: 75% โ€“ Required to earn certification.
  • Three Attempts โ€“ You get up to three consecutive tries before a review break.

What to Keep in Mind

  • Work Independently โ€“ No notes or outside help. Youโ€™ve got this.
  • One Sitting โ€“ You cannot pause and come back later.
  • Tech Ready โ€“ Make sure your internet connection is stable and your device is charged.
  • Review Before You Submit โ€“ You can revisit and adjust answers as needed.
  • Be Confident โ€“ Trust your training and go for it.

What Happens Next?

  • Passed? Great jobโ€”youโ€™re now eligible to order your official certification card.
  • Didnโ€™t pass? No problem. You have three consecutive attempts before youโ€™ll need to review the material.

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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 and assessment.

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

Gasping is not effective breathing.

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

Concussions affect the brain.

How should you treat a person with a suspected concussion?

Think about the fastest way to stop blood loss.

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

Think about how to warm the area safely.

How should you treat frostbite on the fingers?

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

Diabetic emergencies often affect alertness and energy levels.

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

Think about preventing infection.

What is the best way to treat an animal bite?

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

Think about cooling the affected area.

What is the best immediate treatment for a minor burn?

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

Avoid rapid temperature changes.

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

Shock affects circulation and vital signs.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?

Think about emergency care.

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

Think about circulation and blood flow.

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

Think about gradually increasing body temperature.

What should you do if someone is suffering from hypothermia?

Think about stopping blood loss first.

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

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

Think of the 'Stayin' Alive' song tempo.

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

Think about safe ways to warm the affected area.

What is the most effective way to treat frostbite?

Think about improving blood flow.

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

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

Safety is the priority.

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

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?

Heat stroke is different from heat exhaustion.

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

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

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 blood circulation.

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

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.

It involves loss of heart function.

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

Think about your own safety first.

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

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

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

Cooling is necessary, but gradually.

What is the correct way to treat heat exhaustion?

Think about stopping blood loss.

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

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

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

This is an open fracture.

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

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

Think about what removes the source of poisoning first.

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

Prevent movement of the spine.

How should you immobilize a suspected spinal injury victim?