A baby was born with flaccid muscle tone, regular respirations with crying, a heart rate of 85, and blue extremities. What would the Apgar score be?
1. 6
2. 7
3. 5
4. 8
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Flaccid muscle tone = 0. Regular respirations = 2. Crying = 2. Heart rate of 85 = 1. Blue extremities = 1. Total = 6.
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