Question

APGAR score 3 at 1 minute indicates:

• A. Mildly depressed
• B. Further resuscitation not needed
• C. Severely depressed
• D. Normal

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The APGAR score is a quick test performed on a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth. The 1-minute score determines how well the baby tolerated the birthing process. Scoring is between 0 and 10, with higher scores indicating better health status. The scoring parameters include:

• Appearance (skin color)
• Pulse (heart rate)
• Grimace response (reflexes)
• Activity (muscle tone)
• Respiration (breathing rate and effort)

Each parameter is scored from 0 to 2, with the cumulative score being the total APGAR score:

• 0-3: Severely depressed
• 4-6: Moderately depressed
• 7-10: Normal

An APGAR score of 3 at 1 minute implies that the newborn is experiencing severe depression, necessitating immediate medical intervention. In this scenario, the correct answer is:

Severely depressed