Apgar Test Overview
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What does an infant score for heart rate if it is less than 100 beats per minute?

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  • What muscle tone score does an infant get if there is active motion?

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  • What reflex irritability score does an infant receive if there is no reaction to stimulation?

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  • What does a perfect Apgar score indicate about the infant's condition?

    <p>Good condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a low Apgar score below 7 indicate?

    <p>Needs medical assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Apgar score in newborns?

    <p>Quickly assess immediate health status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Apgar' stand for in the context of the newborn assessment test?

    <p>Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a newborn's skin color assessed in the Apgar scoring system?

    <p>Pink with blue extremities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is evaluated by the 'Grimace response' in the Apgar scoring system?

    <p>Reflexes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the 5-minute Apgar score typically take place?

    <p>10 minutes after birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a score of '2' on the Apgar test indicate for a newborn's respiration?

    <p>Normal breathing effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Apgar scoring system, what does a heart rate score of '0' indicate?

    <p>No heartbeat</p> Signup and view all the answers

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