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What does each item in the APGAR scoring table receive?
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?
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?
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?
What is NOT one of the categories evaluated using the APGAR scoring table?
How often is the APGAR scoring table repeated until the infant's condition stabilizes?
How often is the APGAR scoring table repeated until the infant's condition stabilizes?
What is the maximum score a newborn can receive on the APGAR scale?
What is the maximum score a newborn can receive on the APGAR scale?
At what time points are the five categories evaluated using the APGAR scale?
At what time points are the five categories evaluated using the APGAR scale?
Which of the following is NOT one of the categories evaluated using the APGAR scale?
Which of the following is NOT one of the categories evaluated using the APGAR scale?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect the APGAR score?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect the APGAR score?
How many points does each item in the APGAR scale receive?
How many points does each item in the APGAR scale receive?
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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Description
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.
