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A newborn immediately after birth has a heart rate of 110/min, good cry, active movement, and pink body with bluish extremities. What is the Apgar score?
Options
A6
B7
C8 Correct Answer
D10
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option C: 8
Rationale
The Apgar score evaluates newborn condition at birth. In this case: Heart rate >100 = 2 Respiration (good cry) = 2 Muscle tone (active) = 2 Reflex irritability = 1 Color (acrocyanosis) = 1 Total score = 8, which indicates the baby is in good condition with minimal assistance required.
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