Final answer:
A moderately depressed APGAR score is considered to be 7-8, as it may indicate the need for medical assistance. The APGAR score evaluates the newborn's transition from the uterus to the outside world using criteria such as skin color, heart rate, reflex, muscle tone, and respiration.
Step-by-step explanation:
The APGAR score is a quick assessment done on newborns to evaluate their transition from the uterus to the outside world. It measures five criteria - appearance (skin color), pulse (heart rate), grimace (reflex), activity (muscle tone), and respiration. Each criterion is assigned a score of 0, 1, or 2. A score of 7 or above is considered normal, while a score below 7 may indicate the need for medical assistance. Therefore, the option (b) 7-8 is considered to be a moderately depressed APGAR score.