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Metfan725 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is assessing a newborn whose heart rate is 65, respirations are 24, muscle tone is flaccid, reflexes indicate a weak cry, and the color is blue. Which is the appropriate Apgar score for this newborn?

1) 2
2) 3
3) 4
4) 5

Question 2

The nurse is conducting an assessment for a newborn who presents with a heart rate of 140, a strong cry is noted, muscle tone is active, reflexes are vigorous, and color is pink with blue hands and feet.

Which Apgar score is most appropriate for the newborn?
1) 6
2) 8
3) 9
4) 10