A nurse is performing a 5-minute Apgar score on a newborn female. Which of the following characteristics of the infant's current condition would not be reflected in the child's Apgar score?
A)
The baby's heart rate is 122 beats/minute.
B)
The infant displays a startle reflex when the crib is accidentally kicked.
C)
The child's temperature is 35.0 °C (95 °F) by axilla.
D)
The infant's skin is pink in color.
Ans:
C
Feedback:
While heart rate, color, and presence or absence of crying are all assessment criteria in the determination of an Apgar score, temperature is not a parameter that is measured.
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