What is an Apgar Scale and what does it measure? Why is it an important assessment tool for infants?
What will be an ideal response?
The Apgar Scale is a screening done at 1-min and 5-min post-birth. It measures the following areas: (1) heart rate, (2) respiration, (3) reflex response, (4) muscle tone, and (5) color. This screening (especially the 5-min screen) has strong predictive value regarding future development of a child. A low score may indicate that medical intervention is necessary to avoid onset of delays or disabilities. A high score indicates that an infant has no significant risk.
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a. True b. False
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