All of the following are components of APGAR score except: September 2008

Ans. C: BP This test is a screening tool to determine whether a newborn needs medical attention to stabilize the hea or breathing function. Examine the baby's: Breathing effo Hea rate Muscle tone Reflexes Skin color Each category is scored with 0, 1, or 2, depending on the observed condition. Breathing effo: - If the infant is not breathing, the respiratory score is 0. If the respirations are slow or irregular, the infant scores 1 for respiratory effo. - If the infant cries well, the respiratory score is 2. Hea rate is evaluated by stethoscope. This is the most impoant assessment: - If there is no heabeat, the infant scores 0 for hea rate. - If hea rate is less than 100 beats per minute, the infant scores 1 for hea rate. - If hea rate is greater than 100 beats per minute, the infant scores 2 for hea rate. Muscle tone: - If muscles are loose and floppy, the infant scores 0 for muscle tone. - If there is some muscle tone, the infant scores 1. - If there is active motion, the infant scores 2 for muscle tone. Grimace response or reflex irritability is a term describing response to stimulation such as a mild pinch: - If there is no reaction, the infant scores 0 for reflex irritability. - If there is grimacing, the infant scores 1 for reflex irritability. - If there is grimacing and a cough, sneeze, or vigorous cry, the infant scores 2 for reflex irritability. Skin color: - If the skin color is pale blue, the infant scores 0 for color. - If the body is pink and the extremities are blue, the infant scores 1 for color.