Quiz 1 Pediatric Phys Exam Flashcards
The APGAR Score assess _____ from birth and ____ to extrauterine life.
- -Neurologic recovery
- -Immediate adaptation
At what times should an APGAR Score be done at?
1 and 5 minutes
What are the 5 components of an APGAR Score?
Activity (muscle tone) Pulse (heart rate) Grimace (reflex irritability) Appearance (color) Respirations (respiratory effort)
What is a total APGAR Score out of?
10/10
What are the APGAR Scores for Heart Rate?
0 = absent 1 = <100 2 = >100
What are the APGAR Scores for Respiratory effort?
0 = absent 1 = Slow and irregular 2 = easy, good crying
What are the APGAR Scores for Muscle tone?
0 = limp/flaccid 1 = some flexion of extremities 2 = active motion
What are the APGAR Scores for Reflex irritability?
0 = no response 1 = grimace 2 = vigorous cry
What are the APGAR Scores for Color?
0 = blue/pale 1 = acrocyanosis 2 = pink
What is a normal APGAR Score for a 1-minute APGAR Score?
8-10
What 1-minute APGAR Score indicates some nervous system depression?
5-7
What 1-minute APGAR Score indicates severe depression, requiring immediate resuscitation?
0-4
What is a normal 5-minute APGAR Score?
8-10
What 5-minute APGAR Score indicates organ/system failure?
0-7
What scoring system estimates gestational age based on specific neuromuscular signs and physical characteristics?
Ballard Scoring System