10 Questions
What does each item in the APGAR scoring table receive?
Scores of 0, 1, 2
At which time points are all five categories evaluated using the APGAR scoring table?
1 and 5 minutes after birth
What is the purpose of the APGAR scoring table?
To assess the newborn's immediate adjustment to extrauterine life
What is NOT one of the categories evaluated using the APGAR scoring table?
Temperature
How often is the APGAR scoring table repeated until the infant's condition stabilizes?
As needed
What is the maximum score a newborn can receive on the APGAR scale?
10
At what time points are the five categories evaluated using the APGAR scale?
1 & 5 minutes
Which of the following is NOT one of the categories evaluated using the APGAR scale?
Weight
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect the APGAR score?
Exercise habits
How many points does each item in the APGAR scale receive?
0, 1, or 2
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.
Learn about the most commonly used method to assess a newborn's immediate adjustment to extrauterine life, where each category is scored from 0 to 2. Scores are evaluated at 1 and 5 minutes after birth and repeated until the infant's condition stabilizes, based on observations of heart rate, respiration, muscle tone, reflex irritability, and color.
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