Practice Question
What is the primary purpose of the Apgar score when assessing a newborn?
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Correct Answer:
To evaluate the newborn's immediate condition and need for resuscitation
Rationale:
🟢 The Apgar score is a quick assessment tool performed at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to evaluate how well a newborn tolerated the birthing process and how well they are adapting to extrauterine life.
🟢 It assesses five criteria: Appearance (skin color), Pulse (heart rate), Grimace (reflex irritability), Activity (muscle tone), and Respiration (breathing effort) — each scored from 0 to 2, for a maximum score of 10.
🟢 A score of 7–10 indicates a newborn in good condition, 4–6 signals moderate distress, and 0–3 indicates severe distress requiring immediate resuscitation.
🟢 This tool helps the healthcare team determine if interventions such as oxygen, suctioning, or ventilation are required to stabilize the infant.
🟢 The Apgar score does not predict long-term health or developmental outcomes, but rather the newborn’s immediate physiological status after birth.
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