Apgar scores are taken at 1 minute after birth and again at
a. 3 minutes. c. 10 minutes.
b. 5 minutes. d. 15 minutes.
B
The Apgar scoring system provides a quick method of assessing the need for newborn resuscitation in the delivery room. An Apgar score is given to a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth. The procedure is as follows: 1) Auscultate the heart rate for 1 full minute; 2) Measure the degree of respiratory effort; 3) Evaluate muscle tone by attempting to straighten each extremity individually; 4) Evaluate the newborn's reflex irritability. Use a flicking motion of two fingers against the newborn's sole to rate irritability; 5) Inspect the newborn's color. A score of 8 to 10 demonstrates that the newborn is in good condition.
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