Certified Hyperbaric Technologist Practice Test

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Cherry red skin or lips are commonly seen in carbon monoxide poisoning.

True
False

The correct answer is: False

The observation of cherry red skin or lips is indeed a classic sign of carbon monoxide poisoning. This characteristic coloration occurs because carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin in red blood cells, forming carboxyhemoglobin, which has a bright cherry red color. In the presence of elevated levels of carbon monoxide, the body's ability to transport oxygen is compromised, leading to signs of hypoxia, but the pigmentation in the skin and lips may actually appear more vibrant due to the abnormal binding of carbon monoxide. Hence, the statement regarding cherry red skin or lips being commonly seen in carbon monoxide poisoning is true. Therefore, the correct answer affirming this characteristic would be true, not false.