APGAR And Fetal Vital Signs

Question 1

APGAR

Answer 1

Appearance
Pulse
Grimace
Activity
Respiration

Question 2

Appearance

Answer 2

pallid, cyanotic, or pink skin color

Question 3

Scoring of Appearance

Answer 3

0= blue, pale
1= body pink, extremities blue
2= all pink

Question 4

Pulse

Answer 4

auscultated or felt via umbilical cord

Question 5

Scoring of Pulse

Answer 5

0= absent
1= slow <100
2= >/= 100

Question 6

Grimace

Answer 6

Response to suctioning of nares or nasopharynx

Question 7

Scoring of Grimace

Answer 7

0= no response
1= grimace
2= cry

Question 8

Activity

Answer 8

degree of flexion and movement

Question 9

Scoring of Activity

Answer 9

0= flaccid
1= some flexion
2= well flexed

Question 10

Respiration

Answer 10

Observed movement of chest wall

Question 11

Scoring of Respiration

Answer 11

0= absent
1= slow, weak cry
2= good cry

Question 12

Minimal (7-10)

Answer 12

Dry, provide warmth, clear airway, ongoing evaluation

Question 13

Moderate (4-6)

Answer 13

Vigorous Stimulation
Oxygen
Narcan

Question 14

Severe (0-3)

Answer 14

CPR
Drug tx
Intubation

Question 15

Heart Rate for Newborn

Answer 15

110-160 BPM

Question 16

Respirations for Newborn

Answer 16

30-60 breaths

Question 17

O2 Saturation RA

Answer 17

94-100%

Question 18

Temperature for Newborn

Answer 18

36.5 c to 37.4 (97.7-99.3 F)

Question 19

BP Newborn

Answer 19

60-80 systolic
40-50 diastolic

Question 20

Weight

Answer 20

> 2500 but <4000 grams

Question 21

Head Circumference

Answer 21

33-35 cm

Question 22

Chest Circumference

Answer 22

2-3 cm < head

Question 23

Length Newborn

Answer 23

50 cm (20 inches)