NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - Pediatrics and Obstetrics

A newborn with an APGAR scale score of less than 4 is said to be what?
  1. Active and Vigorous
  2. Severely Distressed
  3. Normal
  4. Healthy
Explanation
Answer - B - APGAR scale scores are performed at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. A score of 7-10 indicates an active neonate that requires only routine care. Neonates with an APGAR score of less than 4 are severely distressed and require immediate resuscitation.
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