1) What does APGAR stand for?

Try to calculate for the Apgar score of a newborn with hypoxiawith the following data:

Heart rate = 98

Respiratory effort = slow, irregular Muscle tone = some flexionof arms/legs

Reflex irritability = grimace

Color = blue, pale

What is the total Apgar score ?

2) Complete the table below

Instructions:

• Practice Pediatric Assessment at home.
• Follow the table below and indicate the AssessmentFindings that you can see on a 3 year old maleclient.
• On the 1st column indicate the body parts being assessed, onthe 2nd column indicate the Normals findings and 3rd columnindicate the deviations from normal findings.
• Just make it simple and concise when indicating the results. Doit Cephalocaudal (head to toe). Example table is done for you.

Body Part Being Assessed and Technique touse	Normal findings	Deviations from Normal
Inspection of Body Build	- Medium body frame	- Small body frame, client appears too thin

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

1 APGAR 2 Appearance Color 1 Blue pale Pulse Heart rate 2 98 Grimace response Reflex irritability 1 ... View the full answer