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    This document discusses 5 examples of APGAR scoring assessments for newborn infants. In the first example, the infant has a score of 4, indicating a moderately depressed condition where assistance for breathing is required. The second infant has a score of 7, interpreted as an excellent condition despite some discoloration. The third infant scores an 8, also considered excellent condition though routine care is still needed. The fourth infant scores a perfect 10, in apparent best possible health. The fifth infant scores only a 3, considered severely depressed and in need of intervention.

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    This document discusses 5 examples of APGAR scoring assessments for newborn infants. In the first example, the infant has a score of 4, indicating a moderately depressed condition where assistance for breathing is required. The second infant has a score of 7, interpreted as an excellent condition despite some discoloration. The third infant scores an 8, also considered excellent condition though routine care is still needed. The fourth infant scores a perfect 10, in apparent best possible health. The fifth infant scores only a 3, considered severely depressed and in need of intervention.

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    Adiel Joy P.

    Calsa (BSN2 – Barnard A)


    September 1, 2021

    ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITY (APGAR SCORING)

    1) An infant has been born for 5 minutes and the nurse notices that the infant is experiencing these signs and
    symptoms.

    Heart Rate < 100

    Respiratory Rate Good Cry

    Muscle Tone Flaccid

    Reflex Irritability Grimace

    Color Blue/Pale

    Answers:
    Score:

    Heart Rate 1

    Respiratory Rate 2

    Muscle Tone 0

    Reflex Irritability 1

    Color 0

    Total Score: 4

    Indication: This score can be interpreted as moderately depressed. This signifies that the condition of the infant
    is guarded and there might be a need of a more extensive clearing of the airway. Assistance for breathing is
    required in this situation.

    2) You just delivered a baby boy with:

    Heart Rate 110

    Respiratory Rate Rapid and irregular

    Muscle Tone Resists attempts to straighten his legs

    Reflex Irritability Weak cry when stimulated

    Color Body is pink, but his hands and feet are blue

    Answers:
    Score:
    Heart Rate 2

    Respiratory Rate 1
    Muscle Tone 2

    Reflex Irritability 1

    Color 1

    Total Score: 7

    Indication: This score is interpreted as excellent condition. This means that the infant is in the best possible
    health but routine post-delivery care must be continued.

    3) You're assessing the one minute APGAR score of a newborn baby. On assessment, you note the following
    about your newborn patient:

    Heart Rate 130

    Respiratory Rate Weak cry

    Muscle Tone Flexion of the arms and legs

    Reflex Irritability Active movement and crying when stimulated

    Color Pink body and hands with cyanotic feet

    Answers:
    Score:

    Appearance 1

    Pulse 2

    Grimace 2

    Activity 2

    Respiration 1

    Total Score: 8

    Indication: This score is interpreted as excellent condition. This means that the infant is in the best possible
    health but routine post-delivery care must be continued.

    4) One of your patients arrives at labor and delivery floor in active labor. After a period of observation, she is
    now dilated to 10 cm and having regular contractions. Delivered the newborn and now you are assessing the
    one minute APGAR score for this baby. The baby is pink all over with a pulse of 130. As you dry her off, she
    cries vigorously and is moving all 4 extremities.

    Answer Choices
    What is her 1 minute APGAR score?
    A. 3 C. 5
    B. 7 D. 10

    Answer:
    Score:

    Appearance 2
    Pulse 2

    Grimace 2

    Activity 2

    Respiration 2

    Total Score: 10

    The answer would be letter D, since the baby has an APGAR score of 10. This means that the baby is in excellent
    condition.

    5) A newly delivered infant as a pink trunk and blue hands and feet, pulse rate of 60 and does not respond to
    your attempts to stimulate her. She also appears to be limp and taking slow, gasping breaths. What is her
    APGAR?

    Answer Choices
    A. 3 C. 5
    B. 7 D. 10

    Answer:
    Score:

    Appearance 1

    Pulse 1

    Grimace 0

    Activity 0

    Respiration 1

    Total Score: 3

    The answer for this would be letter A, because the total APGAR score of the baby is 3. This score can be
    interpreted as severely depressed.

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