Final answer:
A newborn should be reassessed every 5 minutes until 20 minutes after birth if the APGAR score is less than 7 at the 5-minute mark. APGAR assesses five criteria immediately after birth to gauge a baby's transition to the outside world.
Step-by-step explanation:
If an APGAR score is < 7 at 5 minutes, you should assess the newborn every 5 minutes until 20 minutes after birth. The correct answer to the question is C) 7. The APGAR test is a simple and quick assessment given to an infant immediately after birth to evaluate its transition from the uterus to the outside world. It includes five criteria which are: skin color, heart rate, reflex, muscle tone, and respiration. Each criterion is scored as 0, 1, or 2, with the scores then added together for a total score out of 10. Scores are taken at 1 minute and again at 5 minutes after birth. A score of 8 or above indicates the baby has transitioned well, whereas scores below 7 can indicate that medical assistance is needed.