What does the Apgar score assess in a newborn?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Appearance, pulse, grimace, activity and respiration
- Step 1: The Apgar score rates five signs of newborn condition at 1 and 5 minutes.
- Step 2: Each is scored 0 to 2.
Answer
Appearance, pulse, grimace, activity and respiration.
Why not the others: The other measurements are not part of the score.
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