Asked by Paula Durley on Jun 08, 2024

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An infant is born with a heart rate of 92,its body pink,extremities blue,respirations regular,and crying while actively moving all arms and legs.What is the Apgar score for this infant?

A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10

Apgar Score

A quick test performed on a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to assess the baby's heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex response, and color, which indicates overall health.

Respiration

The act of breathing; transport of oxygen from the atmosphere to the body cells and transport of carbon dioxide from the cells to the atmosphere.

Extremities Blue

A condition where the hands, feet, fingers, or toes turn blue due to poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood.

  • Gain proficiency in and apply relevant health screening and developmental examination tools.
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Ikran MarufJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The infant's heart rate, color, respiratory effort, muscle tone, and reflex irritability all score a 2, giving a total Apgar score of 8 out of 10. A score of 8 or above is considered normal and healthy for a newborn.