APGAR Scoring System Flashcards
1
Q
APGAR
A
Activity (Muscle tone)
Pulse
Grimace (reflex irritability)
Appearance (skin colour)
Respiration
2
Q
Activity
A
0 pts - Absent
1 pt - Flex arms & legs
2 pts- Active
3
Q
Pulse
A
0 pts - Absent
1 pt - Below 100 bpm
2 pts - Over 100 bpm
4
Q
Grimace
A
0 pts - Floppy
1 pt - Minimal response to stimulation
2 pts - Prompt response to stimulation
5
Q
Appearance
A
0 pts - Blue;pale
1 pt - Pink Body, blue extremities
2 pts - Pink
6
Q
Respiration
A
0 pts - Absent
1 pt - Slow and irregular
2 pts - Vigorous cry
