Which of the following is typically given at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth and is used to assess the newborn's current health status?

A) Apgar Scale
B) Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment
C) Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
D) sonography

Apgar Scale

A widely used method to assess the health of newborns at one and five minutes after birth. The Apgar Scale evaluates infants’ heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, body color, and reflex irritability.

Newborn's Health Status

A general assessment of a newborn baby's overall health and wellness, typically evaluated shortly after birth.

Assessment

The process of evaluating or estimating the nature, ability, or quality of something, often used in educational and psychological contexts.