Florida State Paramedic Practice Exam

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What constitutes a healthy APGAR score?

1-3
4-6
7-10
11-13

The correct answer is: 7-10

A healthy APGAR score is indicated by a range of 7 to 10. The APGAR scoring system is a quick assessment tool used to evaluate the health of a newborn immediately after birth. It measures five criteria: Appearance, Pulse, Grimace response, Activity, and Respiration, each scored on a scale from 0 to 2. The total score serves to determine the infant's need for immediate medical intervention. A score of 7 to 10 reflects that the newborn is in good health, demonstrating normal physiological responses and a strong adaptation to extrauterine life. This range indicates that the baby is likely stable, with adequate heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, reflex response, and skin color. Lower scores, such as 1-3 or 4-6, suggest varying degrees of distress or potential need for resuscitation, whereas a score between 11-13 is not possible as the maximum total score achievable is 10. Thus, a score of 7 to 10 is essential for ensuring that the newborn has transitioned successfully, making it the correct answer.