What Does the Apgar Score Measure? Consider the Following Newborn

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Essay

What does the Apgar score measure? Consider the following newborn: Philip is a 6 pound, 7 ounce boy whose pulse is 108. His hands and feet are blue. His grasp is weak. He has been crying loudly. He made a weird face when his reflexes were tested but he did not sneeze or cough. What would Philip's overall Apgar score be? Show your work - explain how you got your answer.

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Definitions:

Social Signals

Nonverbal cues or behaviors that convey information or intentions in social interactions.

Upright Posture

The ability to maintain a vertical alignment of the body with minimal support, commonly associated with human bipedalism.

Fine Motor Skills

Skills that involve the small muscles of the body to perform tasks like writing, tying shoelaces, and using tools precision.

Motor Milestones

Key developmental stages where infants and toddlers acquire new motor skills, such as crawling, walking, and grasping.