Why Is a Neonate Rated on the Apgar Scoring System

question 189

Multiple Choice

Why is a neonate rated on the Apgar scoring system at 1 minute and again at 5 minutes after birth?

• A) The mother insists on it.
• B) Physicians are likely to make a mistake.
• C) The neonate cries too much at the first assessment.
• D) Neonate's condition can change quickly.

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Definitions:

Egocentric Thinking

A cognitive perspective characterized by the inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and that of others, often associated with early developmental stages.

False Belief

A cognitive test used to understand theory of mind, which measures the recognition that others can hold beliefs about the world that are incorrect.

Theory Of Mind

An understanding of what another person might be thinking, believing, feeling, or expecting or what that person’s reaction might be in a particular set of circumstances.

Theory Of Mind

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