APGAR

Question 1

When should an APGAR be conducted?

Answer 1

At 1 and 5 minutes post-birth, and then 5 minutely until score >7.

Question 2

What is a satisfactory APGAR score?

Answer 2

7 - 10

Question 3

What APGAR score indicates moderate depression and potential requirement for IPPV?

Answer 3

4 - 6

Question 4

What APGAR score indicates a newborn requires ongoing resuscitation?

Answer 4

0 - 3

Question 5

What criteria score 0 points in the APGAR?

Answer 5

Appearance - blue, pale
Pulse - absent
Grimace - none
Activity - limp
Respiratory effort - absent

Question 6

What criteria score 1 point in the APGAR?

Answer 6

Appearance - body pink, extremities blue
Pulse - <100
Grimace - grimaces
Activity - flexion of extremities
Respiratory effort - weak, gasping or ineffective

Question 7

What criteria score 2 points in the APGAR?

Answer 7

Appearance - totally pink
Pulse - >100
Grimace - cries
Activity - active motion
Respiratory effort - good strong cry