RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1400 of 2368

Which finding in a newborn needs the nurse's immediate attention?

  1. Bluish hands and feet while the lips and trunk are pink
  2. A bluish tint around the mouth and in the nailbeds
  3. A dark green first stool
  4. Rapid breathing for a few seconds followed by a short pause
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Correct answer: A bluish tint around the mouth and in the nailbeds

Central cyanosis suggests respiratory distress. Acrocyanosis of the hands and feet may occur in healthy newborns.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Newborn Care: Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026