VISUALIZING DEVELOPMENT: The Apgar

This infographic explains the Apgar scale, a quick assessment of a newborn’s health done immediately after birth. After detailing the test’s five specific criteria of health, it also describes three reflexes that are present at birth.

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Chapter 1. VISUALIZING DEVELOPMENT: The Apgar

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Kathleen Stassen Berger, Infographic Activity

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1.1 QUIZ

1. Making a diagnosis

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As Marlon watches the doctors examine his newborn son, he hears one of the physicians say, “3 for grimace.” What does this mean on the APGAR scale?

Suctioning the baby’s airway caused a simple grimace response.

The baby showed no response to the suctioning of his airway.

When the baby’s airway was suctioned, he pulled away, coughed, or sneezed.

The baby’s airway is clear and has no need for any suction or assistance.

2. Societal Pressures

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Of these choices, which is not a part of the APGAR assessment tool?

response to painful stimulus

appearance/color

activity and muscle tone

respiration

3. Societal Pressures

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Explain three reflexes that may be seen in a newborn.