Apgar Score Flashcards
the Apgar score is an acronym for what?
Appearance Pulse Grimace Activity Respiration
when is the Apgar score approximately first used?
about 1 min after birth
what is the scoring range for the Apgar table?
1-10
what is NOT one of the ways to test for “Grimace” ?
stimulation to smile
what is NOT one of the ways to test for “activity”?
Tummy time
how often is the Apgar score used?
1st
5th
10th minute if its an emergency (indicating for the 10th)
what apgar score indicates a possible emergency?
6 and lower
when it comes to long-term health, what do the apgar scores indicate?
the scores reflect nothing, there isn’t a long-term health correlation
the apgar score has helped decreased neonatal
mortality rate
the apgar score is
quick & easy to aid for spotting potential emergency conditions
