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EMT Practice Test

Category - EMT-Basic

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You an your partner have just assisted in delivering a newborn, you are asked to obtain the newborn’s APGAR number. What does APGAR stand for?

Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration
Appearance, Pulse, Growth, Action, Respiration
Appearance, Pupils, Grimace, Awareness, Respiration
Appearance, Perfusion, Grimace, Activity, Response

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Answer: A - APGAR stands for Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration. The test is usually done at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. A low score on the one minute exam may mean that the newborn needs medical attention.

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