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You have just delivered a baby boy. His body is pink, but his hands and feet are blue. His heart rate is approximately 110 beats/min and his respirations are rapid and irregular. He has a weak cry when stimulated and resists attempts to straighten his legs. His Apgar score is: Select one:

A. 9
B. 6
C. 8
D. 7

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Answer:

The correct answer is - 8.

Explanation:

The Apgar score is an evaluation test to check the newborn after birth. This test includes the heart rate of the baby, muscle tone and other specific signs to determine if the baby needs extra medical care.

In the provided case the baby has a normal heartbeat which is 110 heartbeat per minute, muscle tone or skin color is blue and that decreases the Apgar score of the baby whereas other sign is normal or near the normal. whereas the other sign, that affects the score negatively.

Thus, the Apgar score is - 8.

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