Ati nur209 pediatrics final assessment proctored exam 2025
Calculation
A nurse is caring for a newborn and calculating the Apgar score. At 1 min after delivery, the following findings are noted: heart rate of 120/min; slow, weak cry; some flexion of extremities; grimace in response to suctioning of the nares; body pink in color with blue extremities. Calculate the newborn's Apgar score.
Explanation & Rationale
Heart Rate: 120/min = 2 points Respiratory Effort: Slow, weak cry = 1 point Muscle Tone: Some flexion of extremities = 1 point Reflex Irritability: Grimace in response to suctioning = 1 point Color: Body pink, blue extremities (acrocyanosis) = 1 point Therefore, the newborn's Apgar score is 6.
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