Characteristics of a well neonate including APGAR score

Question 1

How should a well newborn’s skin appear?

Answer 1

Pink and intact and may be some acrocyanosis at extremities​

Question 2

What may still appear on a well newborn’s skin?

Answer 2

Lanugo and vernix caseosa​

Question 3

What should a well newborn’s nappy show?

Answer 3

Passing urine, meconium and stool changing as feeding becomes established.​

Question 4

What is a normal respiratory rate for a well newborn?

Answer 4

40-60 Breaths PM

Question 5

What is a normal heartbeat for a well newborn?

Answer 5

90-150 BPM

Question 6

What is a normal temperature for a well newborn?

Answer 6

36.5 - 37.5

Question 7

What reflexes should a well newborn show?

Answer 7

Rooting/suck/moro/tonic neck/grasp/stepping

Question 8

What five things does an APGAR score assess?

Answer 8

Activity (muscle tone), Pulse, Grimace (reflexes), Appearance (colour), Respiration

Question 9

What is the scoring range for each part of the APGAR score?

Answer 9

0-2

Question 10

What is the overall highest APGAR score?

Answer 10

10

Question 11

A newborn is considered ‘severely depressed’ with what APGAR score?

Answer 11

0-3

Question 12

A newborn is considered ‘moderately depressed’ with what APGAR score?

Answer 12

4-6

Question 13

A newborn is considered in ‘excellent condition’ with what APGAR score?

Answer 13

7-10