HOW TO TAKE AN APGAR SCORE/NCLEX REVIEW

In this video I review the purpose of the APGAR score, explain how and when it is conducted and do some sample problems. This is need to know information if you are in your maternal/newborn class or are preparing to sit for the NCLEX.

Follow along and study by answering the following questions.

1. What is an APGAR score?
2. When do we do APGAR scoring?
3. What are normal APGAR scores?
4. What is a population we expect to have a lower APGAR score?
5. What is acrocyanosis?
6. Where do we assess color on babies with deeper skin tones?
7. How do we elicit a grimace response?
8. What is baby’s normal position?
9. Why do we want to make babies cry?

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