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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 safety and assessment.

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

Prevent movement of the spine.

How should you immobilize a suspected spinal injury victim?

Think about preventing infection.

What is the best way to treat an animal bite?

Think about preventing movement.

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

Removing an object could make bleeding worse.

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

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

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

Concussions affect the brain.

How should you treat a person with a suspected concussion?

Cooling is necessary, but gradually.

What is the correct way to treat heat exhaustion?

This is an open fracture.

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

Think about stopping blood loss.

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

Poisoning symptoms can vary widely.

Which of the following is a key symptom of poisoning?

Think about abdominal thrusts.

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

Think about gradually increasing body temperature.

What should you do if someone is suffering from hypothermia?

Avoid rapid temperature changes.

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

Think about what happens when a bone is broken.

Which of the following is a sign of a fracture?

Think about improving blood flow.

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

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

Consider treatments available without prescription.

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

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

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

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?

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

Think about how to warm the area safely.

How should you treat frostbite on the fingers?

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: Human bites are usually less dangerous than animal bites.

It involves loss of heart function.

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

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

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

Think about low blood sugar symptoms.

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

Compression depth is important for effective CPR.

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

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

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

Diabetic emergencies often affect alertness and energy levels.

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

Think about the fastest way to reverse the reaction.

What is the best immediate treatment for a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)?

Think about what removes the source of poisoning first.

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

Think about detection and ventilation.

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

Think about what helps reduce damage and prevent infection.

What should you do for a second-degree burn?

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

Think about how carbon monoxide affects the body.

What is the primary danger of carbon monoxide poisoning?

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

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

Shock affects circulation and vital signs.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?

Think about emergency treatment for anaphylaxis.

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

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

Think about your own safety first.

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

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.