True regarding APGAR score is all except: (A) 1-minute APGAR score reflects need for immediate resuscitation., (B) 5-minute APGAR score has prognostic significance for neonatal survival., (C) Is prognostic indicator of long-term neurologic outcome., (D) Change in score between 1 and 5 minutes is useful index of effectiveness of resuscitative efforts.
Answer is C. APGAR score has no prognostic significance with regard to neurologic outcome.