Question

APGAR Score
Complete the APGAR chart, describing what is being evaluated at each criteria assessed.

0
1
2
Activity

Pulse

Grimace

Appearance

Respiration

b. When is an APGAR score calculated?

c. What supportive measures are provided for a neonate that scores less than 6?

Answer 1

Ans) a)Activity:

0- Absent

1- Arms & legs flexed

2- Active movements

Pulse:

0- Absent

1- Below 100 bpm

2- Above 100 bpm

Grimace:

0- Flaccid

1- Some flexion of extremities

2- Active motion ( cough, sneeze )

Appearance:

0- Blue, pale

1- Body pink, extremities blue

2- Completely pink

Respiration:

0- Absent

1- Slow, irregular

2- Good crying

b) The Apgar score is a test given to newborns soon after birth. This test checks a baby's heart rate, muscle tone, and other signs to see if extra medical care or emergency care is needed. The test is usually given twice: once at 1 minute after birth, and again at 5 minutes after birth.

c) A normal Apgar score is 7 to 10 and means a newborn is in good to excellent condition, usually only requiring routine post-delivery care. Babies scoring between 4 and 6 are in fair condition and may require some resuscitation measures.

- Baby may need some immediate medical care, such as suctioning of the airways or oxygen to help him or her breathe better.