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Correct - The APGAR score is a rapid assessment of a baby's health immediately after birth, and is a useful method of risk stratification. It is made up of five components: activity, pulse, reflex irritability, appearance (level of perfusion), and respiration. The infant scored 2 points on all aspects of the APGAR assessment except appearance as she has cyanosis in her hands and feet.
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9
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Incorrect - The infant scored 2 points on all aspects of the APGAR score except appearance as she has cyanosis in her hands and feet. Her total score is calculated as 9.
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c
8
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Incorrect - The infant scored 2 points on all aspects of the APGAR score except appearance as she has cyanosis in her hands and feet. Her total score is calculated as 9.
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7
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Incorrect - As the infant has cyanosis in her hands and feet she cannot score 10 on an APGAR assessment. She does, however, score 2 points for all of the other criteria. Her total score is calculated as 9.
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10
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Incorrect - The infant scored 2 points on all aspects of the APGAR score except appearance as she has cyanosis in her hands and feet. Her total score is calculated as 9.
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5
Concept
Chapter
2693
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APGAR Scores
Topic
153
Paediatrics
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A newborn baby girl is reviewed by the midwife one minute after birth. She appears pink in colour, aside from her hands and feet which are still a little blue, and is flexing her arms and legs. She has a strong cry in response to stimulation. Her heart rate is 125.

Which of the following best describes the infant's APGAR score?
a