The neonate was born 5 minutes ago. The body is bluish. The heart rate is 150. The infant is crying strongly. The infant cries when the sole of the foot is stimulated. The arms and legs are flexed and resist straightening
What should the nurse record as this infant's Apgar score? 1. 7
2. 8
3. 9
4. 10
2
Rationale:
1. Each category except skin color earns 2 points. This Apgar score is 8.
2. The strong cry earns 2 points. The crying with foot sole stimulation earns 2 points. The limb flexion and resistance earns 2 points. Bluish color earns 0 points. The Apgar score is 8.
3. Each category except skin color earns 2 points. This Apgar score is 8.
4. Each category except skin color earns 2 points. This Apgar score is 8.
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