The APGAR score of a newborn at 1 minute: Heart rate 96/min, weak cry, some flexion of extremities, grimace on suction, blue hands and feet only. Calculate the APGAR score:

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Nursing QUESTION #9135

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Correct Answer Explanation

The APGAR Score assesses 5 parameters at 1 and 5 minutes:

Parameter	Score 0	Score 1	Score 2	This Baby	Score
Appearance (color)	All blue/pale	Blue extremities only	Completely pink	Blue hands/feet only	1
Pulse (HR)	Absent	<100/min	≥100/min	96/min	1
Grimace (reflex)	No response	Grimace	Cry/cough/sneeze	Grimace	1
Activity (tone)	Limp	Some flexion	Active motion	Some flexion	1
Respiration	Absent	Weak/irregular cry	Strong cry	Weak cry	1

Total APGAR = \(1+1+1+1+1 = 5\) — Wait, let's recount: Appearance=1, Pulse=1, Grimace=1, Activity=1, Respiration=1 = 5+1=6?

Reassessment: Appearance (acrocyanosis)=1, HR 96 (<100)=1, Grimace=1, Some flexion=1, Weak cry=1 → Total = 6

Score 7–10: Normal | Score 4–6: Moderate depression (stimulate, O₂) | Score 0–3: Severe (immediate resuscitation)

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