NREMT EMR First Responder

Answer: B - Pale skin color is indicative of a patient who is in shock, under emotional distress, suffering from decreased blood pressure, or suffering from blood loss and the associated blood vessel constriction. Pink skin is considered normal in light-skinned patients (or in the inner eyelids or lips of dark-skinned patients). Blue or cyanotic skin color is indicative of a lack of oxygen reaching the body’s cells caused by poor circulation or breathing. Yellow skin is indicative of liver abnormalities. Red skin can indicate heat exposure, high blood pressure, emotional excitement, or late stages of carbon monoxide poisoning if the skin is cherry red.