Question

If APGAR score is < _______ at 5 minutes, assess every 5 minutes until 20 minutes after birth.

a) 3
b) 5
c) 7
d) 9

Answer 1

The APGAR score at 5 minutes is considered a critical assessment for newborns' health and may indicate the need for immediate medical attention.

Step-by-step explanation:

Of the five Apgar criteria, heart rate and respiration are the most critical. Poor scores for either of these measurements may indicate the need for immediate medical attention to resuscitate or stabilize the newborn. In general, any score lower than 7 at the 5-minute mark indicates that medical assistance may be needed. A total score below 5 indicates an emergency situation. Normally, a newborn will get an intermediate score of 1 for some of the Apgar criteria and will progress to a 2 by the 5-minute assessment. Scores of 8 or above are normal.