Get 40% off Lifetime Membership to NURSING.com and access everything you need to succeed! 👉 Click the link in our bio or visit nursing.com/lifetime to join today! 🌟 What Does the APGAR Score Assess in Newborns? 👶 The APGAR score is a quick test performed at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth to evaluate a newborn's health. Here's what it measures: 🫀 A - Appearance (Skin Color): Pink, pale, or blue? 💕 💓 P - Pulse (Heart Rate): Over or under 100 bpm? 📉📈 🌬️ G - Grimace (Reflex Irritability): Response to stimulation like a gentle pinch. 😤 💪 A - Activity (Muscle Tone): Active movement or floppy? 🏋️‍♂️ 💨 R - Respiration: Strong cry or weak/absent breathing? 😭 🩺 Scoring: Each category is scored 0–2 points, with a maximum of 10 points indicating a healthy baby. #APGARScore #NewbornAssessment #NursingEducation #NurseLife #PediatricNursing #NCLEXPrep #FutureNurse #nclexflashcards #nursingflashcards #nursingnotes #APGAR #Flashcard

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