Week 2: Virginia Apgar and Childhood Development

What is the main reason for the APGAR test to be done?

• to evaluate the newborns overall health and physical condition

• to show the 3rd stage of labor

• to evaluate where the baby stays after birth

• to show the mom and dad nurses know what they are doing

When is the first test done?

• 10 minutes after birth

• 5 minutes after birth

• 1 minute after birth

• before the baby is born

What score range is the baby considered in good health?

• 0-4

• 4-6

• 10

• 7-10

If a newborn scores a 4 on APGAR the first time when will he/she be assessed again?

• 5 minutes

• 1 minute

• 10 minutes

• never

Heart Rate has to do with which sign?

• Pulse

• Apparence

• Grimace

• Activity

Heart Rate has to do with which sign?

• Pulse

• Apparence

• Grimace

• Activity

Color has to do with which sign?

• Activity

• Respiration

• Pulse

• Appearance

Muscle Tone has to do with which sign?

• Appearance

• Respiration

• Activity

• Pulse

Reflexes have to do with which sign?

• Pulse

• Respiration

• Grimace

• Appearance

How a baby cries has to do with which sign?

• Pulse

• Appearance

• Respiratory Effort

• Grimace