RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 2062 of 2368

Which finding in a newborn requires emergency medical assistance?

  1. Bluish color of the hands and feet at 12 hours of age
  2. Bluish color around the mouth in the first hours after birth
  3. Bruising of the face after a rapid delivery
  4. Bluish color of the chest and mucous membranes
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Correct answer: Bluish color of the chest and mucous membranes

Cyanosis of the chest or mucous membranes is central cyanosis. Acrocyanosis and perioral cyanosis can be normal early on.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Healthy Newborn Care: Assessment (Recognize Cues). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026