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Every 30 minutes after birth for 2 hours, then every 4-8 hours

Every 4 hours for the first 24 hours when they are in the bassinet
A) Temperature checks
B) Blood pressure checks
C) Blood glucose checks
D) Respiratory rate checks

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Final answer:

The Apgar test assesses a newborn's transition from the womb to the outside world by evaluating five criteria and assigning scores to each criterion.

Step-by-step explanation:

The subject of the question is Health. The Apgar test is an assessment tool used to evaluate a newborn's transition from the womb to the outside world. It assesses five criteria - skin color, heart rate, reflex, muscle tone, and respiration - and assigns a score to each criterion. The scores are taken at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth, and high scores indicate a smooth transition while lower scores may indicate distress.

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