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Tips Cross
Does anyone have tips for the American Red Cross First Aid Test?
I am taking a course in First Aid by the American Red Cross and I need to pass the test on First Aid with a 80%. My teacher said it is 15 questions and I am worried because there is a lot of information. I read the manual but I am not sure if I will remember all of it after all I can only get 4 wrong. Does any one have any tips that has already taken it? What should I focus on? Should I memorize numbers?
Correction: You can only get 3 wrong.
15 * 0.8 = 12
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About the Author
Deborah Lester is one half of CROSS STITCH ARTS along with mother, Sandy Littlejohns.
Sandy and Deborah both contribute on a regular basis to Cross Stitch Collection and Cross Stitcher and self publish their own range of designs at: http://www.crossstitcharts.co.uk
