APGAR Scoring In Newborns

Question 1

What does APGAR stand for?

Answer 1

Activity, Pulse, Grimace/reflex irritability, Appearance and Respirations

Question 2

Activity Scores 0, 1 , 2

Answer 2

0 - No Activity 1- Some Flexion 2- Flexed arms and legs that resist Extension

Question 3

Pulse Scores 0 , 1 , 2

Answer 3

0- Absent 1- Below 100 2- Above 100

Question 4

Grimace/Reflex irritability scores 0 , 1 , 2

Answer 4

0- No response to Stimulation 1- Grimace on stimulation 2- Cry on stimulation (Pull away, cough, sneeze)

Question 5

Appearance score 0 , 1 , 2

Answer 5

0 - Blue or Pale all over 1 -Blue at extremities only pink everywhere else 2- No cyanosis all pink

Question 6

Respiration Scores 0 , 1 , 2

Answer 6

0- Absent 1- Weak/irregular gasping 2- Strong crying