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Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 2071 of 2368

Which pulse oximetry results pass the critical congenital heart defect screen in a newborn?

  1. Right hand 98% and right foot 97%
  2. Right hand 94% and right foot 94%
  3. Right hand 98% and right foot 93%
  4. Right hand 92% and right foot 92%
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Correct answer: Right hand 98% and right foot 97%

Passing needs a reading above 95% and a difference of 3% or less between the right hand and right foot.

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