OB EXAM 1

what are the 5 signs for the APGAR score?

heart rate, respiratory rate, muscle tone, reflex irritability, generalized skin color
this permits a rapid assessment of the newborn's transition to extrauterine existence based on 5 signs that indicated the physiologic state of the neonate

APGAR score
when should the nurse perform the APGAR score?

the 1 minute and 5 minute of life (after birth)

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OB EXAM 1

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Ervi Emmerson Exam 1

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2012-01-20T18:16:28Z

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