A Baby Is Assessed at One Minute After Birth Using

question 125

Multiple Choice

A baby is assessed at one minute after birth using the Apgar scale.Three of the five vital signs are good,but the baby is weak and inactive and does not grimace.The two vital signs the medical team is concerned about are:

• A) muscle tone and heartbeat.
• B) respiratory effect and color.
• C) muscle tone and reflexes.
• D) reflex irritability and respiratory effect.

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