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What is the purpose of the Apgar score?
What is the purpose of the Apgar score?
- To measure blood pressure
- To assess a newborn's overall condition and health at birth (correct)
- To monitor the fetal heart rate
- To determine the mother's health status
When is the Apgar score typically administered?
When is the Apgar score typically administered?
- Before labor begins
- At the age of 1 month
- During the third trimester of pregnancy
- Within 15 minutes after birth (correct)
Who developed the Apgar score system?
Who developed the Apgar score system?
- Dr. Alexander Fleming
- Dr. Albert Einstein
- Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell
- Dr. Virginia Apgar (correct)
