APGAR

Question 1

Appearance

Answer 1

-skin color
-0: pale or blue
-1: body normal color, extremities blue
-2: completely normal color

Question 2

Pulse

Answer 2

-heart rate
-0: absent
-1: below 100 bpm
-2: over 100 bpm

Question 3

Grimace

Answer 3

-reflex irritability response to stimulation to the sole of the foot (light slap)
-0: no response
-1: grimace
-2: cry

Question 4

Activity

Answer 4

-muscle tone
-0: limp
-1: some flexion of the extremities
-2: active motion

Question 5

Respiration

Answer 5

-breathing
-0: absent
-1: slow, irregular
-2: good, strong cry

Question 6

5-Minute APGAR Predictions

Answer 6

-baby’s chance of survival
-signs of neurological damage

Question 7

Scoring

Answer 7

-0-2: severe asphyxia and need for resuscitation
-5-7: may need resuscitation or supplemental O2
-below 7: high risk
-10: best score