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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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Consider what should be done before physical intervention.

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

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

Think about what happens when a bone is broken.

Which of the following is a sign of a fracture?

Think about stabilization.

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

Poison control should be consulted first.

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

Think about stopping blood loss first.

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

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

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 preventing infection.

What is the best way to treat an animal bite?

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

Think about where to press for effective compressions.

What is the correct hand placement for adult CPR?

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?

Poisoning symptoms can vary widely.

Which of the following is a key symptom of poisoning?

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

Gasping is not effective breathing.

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

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

Avoid actions that can make it worse.

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

Heat stroke is a medical emergency.

Which of the following is a sign of heat stroke?

Think about abdominal thrusts.

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

Think about cooling the affected area.

What is the best immediate treatment for a minor burn?

Think about how carbon monoxide affects the body.

What is the primary danger of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Consider treatments available without prescription.

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

Concussions affect the brain.

How should you treat a person with a suspected concussion?

Think about safety and assessment.

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

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

Safety is the priority.

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

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

Removing an object could make bleeding worse.

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

This is an open fracture.

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

Avoid rapid temperature changes.

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

Think about circulation and blood flow.

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

Think about safety first.

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

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 immerse a burn victim in ice-cold water to stop tissue damage.

True or False: If a tooth is knocked out, you should handle it by the root.

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

Cooling is necessary, but gradually.

What is the correct way to treat heat exhaustion?

Think about emergency treatment for anaphylaxis.

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

Think about what removes the source of poisoning first.

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

Think of the 'Stayin' Alive' song tempo.

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

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 has inhaled toxic fumes, you should move them to fresh air immediately.

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?

Compression depth is important for effective CPR.

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

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

Think about safe ways to warm the affected area.

What is the most effective way to treat frostbite?

Diabetic emergencies often affect alertness and energy levels.

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

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

Prevent movement of the spine.

How should you immobilize a suspected spinal injury victim?