Newborn Nursing Care Q 9

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The primary critical observation for Apgar scoring is the:

  

     A. Heart rate

     B. Respiratory rate

     C. Presence of meconium

     D. Evaluation of the Moro reflex

    

    

Correct Answer: A. Heart rate.

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Option A: The heart rate is vital for life and is the most critical observation in Apgar scoring. Respiratory effect rather than rate is included in the Apgar score; the rate is very erratic.

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