APGAR And Fetal Vital Signs Flashcards
1
Q
APGAR
A
Appearance
Pulse
Grimace
Activity
Respiration
2
Q
Appearance
A
pallid, cyanotic, or pink skin color
3
Q
Scoring of Appearance
A
0= blue, pale
1= body pink, extremities blue
2= all pink
4
Q
Pulse
A
auscultated or felt via umbilical cord
5
Q
Scoring of Pulse
A
0= absent
1= slow <100
2= >/= 100
6
Q
Grimace
A
Response to suctioning of nares or nasopharynx
7
Q
Scoring of Grimace
A
0= no response
1= grimace
2= cry
8
Q
Activity
A
degree of flexion and movement
9
Q
Scoring of Activity
A
0= flaccid
1= some flexion
2= well flexed
10
Q
Respiration
A
Observed movement of chest wall
11
Q
Scoring of Respiration
A
0= absent
1= slow, weak cry
2= good cry
12
Q
Minimal (7-10)
A
Dry, provide warmth, clear airway, ongoing evaluation
13
Q
Moderate (4-6)
A
Vigorous Stimulation
Oxygen
Narcan
14
Q
Severe (0-3)
A
CPR
Drug tx
Intubation
15
Q
Heart Rate for Newborn
A
110-160 BPM
