At what times is the Apgar score routinely assessed after birth?

Correct answer: A. At 1 and 5 minutes

  • A. At 1 and 5 minutes
  • B. At 2 and 4 minutes
  • C. At 5 and 10 minutes only
  • D. At 10 and 15 minutes only

Explanation

The Apgar score is routinely recorded at 1 and 5 minutes after birth. Further assessment may be needed if the score remains low, but later scoring does not replace the initial assessments.

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