(APGAR) Scoring Table

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Questions and Answers

What does each item in the APGAR scoring table receive?

  • Scores of -1, 0, 1
  • Scores of 0, 1, 2 (correct)
  • Scores of 1, 2, 4
  • Scores of 1, 2, 3

At which time points are all five categories evaluated using the APGAR scoring table?

  • 1 and 5 minutes after birth (correct)
  • 5 and 10 minutes after birth
  • Immediately after birth only
  • 1 and 10 minutes after birth

What is the purpose of the APGAR scoring table?

  • To evaluate the newborn's feeding habits
  • To measure the newborn's weight
  • To assess the newborn's long-term development
  • To assess the newborn's immediate adjustment to extrauterine life (correct)

What is NOT one of the categories evaluated using the APGAR scoring table?

<p>Temperature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often is the APGAR scoring table repeated until the infant's condition stabilizes?

<p>As needed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum score a newborn can receive on the APGAR scale?

<p>10 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what time points are the five categories evaluated using the APGAR scale?

<p>1 &amp; 5 minutes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the categories evaluated using the APGAR scale?

<p>Weight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect the APGAR score?

<p>Exercise habits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many points does each item in the APGAR scale receive?

<p>0, 1, or 2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

APGAR scoring: points per item?

Scores of 0, 1, or 2.

APGAR timing?

1 and 5 minutes after birth.

APGAR purpose?

To assess the newborn's immediate adjustment to extrauterine life.

APGAR: NOT a category?

Temperature.

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APGAR repetition frequency?

As needed, until stabilized.

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APGAR Maximum Score?

10

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APGAR: NOT a category?

Weight

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APGAR: Not a factor?

Exercise habits

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Study Notes

APGAR Scoring

  • APGAR is the most frequently used method to assess a newborn's immediate adjustment to extra uterine life.
  • Each item is given a score of 0, 1, or 2.
  • Evaluation of all five categories is made at 1 and 5 minutes after birth and repeated until the infant's condition stabilizes.

Categories Evaluated

  • Heart Rate (HR)
  • Respiratory Effort (RESP)
  • Muscle Tone
  • Reflex Irritability
  • Color

Factors Affecting APGAR Score

  • Degree of physiological immaturity
  • Infection
  • Congenital malformation
  • Maternal sedation
  • Neuromuscular disorders

Purpose of APGAR Score

  • To determine the newborn's need for resuscitation at birth.

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