APGAR Flashcards
1
Q
when do we complete APGAR scoring?
A
min 1 and 5 of life
2
Q
Which APGAR score indicates severe distress/full resuscitation?
A
0-3
3
Q
which APGAR score indicates moderate difficulty
◦ Some resuscitation assistance needed; stimulation, suction, oxygen
A
4-6
4
Q
which apgar score indicated minimal or no difficulty with adjusting to extrauterine life Routine post-delivery care
A
7-10
5
Q
5 categories for scoring APGAR
A
HR RR Muscle Tone Reflex Irritability Color
6
Q
absent HR
A
0
7
Q
slow HR <100/min
A
1
8
Q
HR > 100/min
A
2
9
Q
absent RR
A
0
10
Q
slow weak cry
A
(RR) 1
11
Q
good cry
A
(RR) 2
12
Q
muscle tone flacid
A
0
13
Q
muscle tone with some flexion of extremities
A
1
14
Q
muscle tone well flexed
A
2
15
Q
reflex irritability none
A
0
