APGAR scale in infants evaluates:: (A) Heart rate, (B) Respiratory efforts, (C) Body colour, (D) All of the above
Answer is D. The APGAR scale evaluates infants heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, body color and reflex irritability (5 health signs).
The scale is administered within first 60 seconds after birth.
A reading of 0, 1 or 2 on each of these five health signs will be given.
A total score of 7 to 10 indicates newborn's condition is good.
A total score of 3 or below signals emergency.