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BLS Instructor Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the role of a BLS Instructor?✔✔ A BLS Instructor is responsible for teaching, evaluating, and certifying students in Basic Life Support techniques according to established guidelines.
How should a BLS Instructor handle a student struggling with chest compressions?✔✔ Provide hands-on guidance, demonstrate proper technique, and offer encouragement to build confidence and skill.
What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for one-rescuer adult CPR?✔✔ 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
Why is high-quality CPR important in a cardiac arrest situation?✔✔ High-quality CPR improves blood circulation and increases the chances of survival.
How deep should chest compressions be for an adult during CPR? 1 / 2
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✔✔ At least 2 inches (5 cm) deep.
What should a BLS Instructor do if a student is performing compressions too fast?✔✔ Advise them to slow down to the recommended rate of 100-120 compressions per minute.
Why is allowing complete chest recoil between compressions important?✔✔ It allows the heart to refill with blood, improving circulation.
What should a BLS Instructor emphasize about rescue breaths?✔✔ Each breath should last about one second and make the chest visibly rise.
How often should BLS Instructors renew their certification?✔✔ Every two years or as required by the certifying organization.
What is the recommended hand placement for adult chest compressions?✔✔ Place the heel of one hand in the center of the chest on the lower half of the sternum, with the other hand on top.
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