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 measure used to quickly summarize the health of newborns. It is typically conducted at 1 and 5 minutes after birth. The score evaluates five criteria on a scale from 0 to 2, producing a total score ranging from 0 to 10. The criteria include:

1. Appearance (skin color)
2. Pulse (heart rate)
3. Grimace response (reflexes)
4. Activity (muscle tone)
5. Respiration (breathing effort)

An APGAR score of 3 at 1 minute indicates that the newborn is in a severely depressed state and needs immediate medical attention and possibly resuscitation. The responses and actions scoring 0 or 1 suggest significant issues with heart rate, respiratory effort, or other vital signs.

Given the options:

• Mildly depressed
• Further resuscitation not needed
• Severely depressed
• Normal

The APGAR score of 3 at 1 minute corresponds to the condition of being "Severely depressed" due to low responsiveness or vitality in critical areas assessed by the test, which requires immediate intervention.