What does the Apgar score measure? Consider the following newborn: Philip is a 6 pound, 7 ounce boy whose pulse is 108. His hands and feet are blue. His grasp is weak. He has been crying loudly
He made a weird face when his reflexes were tested but he did not sneeze or cough. What would Philip's overall Apgar score be? Show your work – explain how you got your answer.
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer will be similar to the following:
+ The Apgar score measures activity, pulse, grimace (response to irritating stimulus, appearance (skin color), and respiration. Each of the five vital signs receives a score of 0, 1, or 2 (2 is optimal).
+ Philip's Apgar score is a 7 which would indicate he is in good physical condition.
- Activity – he has a weak grasp (limbs move slightly) – 1 point
- Pulse – more than 100 beats per minute – 2 points
- Grimace – he grimaces but does not cry – 1 point
- Appearance – his extremities are blue – 1 point
- Respiration – he is crying loudly – 2 points
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