The APGAR score assesses newborns at 1 and 5 minutes based on:

A) Only heart rate

B) Appearance (color), Pulse, Grimace (reflex), Activity (tone), and Respiration

C) Birth weight

D) Blood type

Explanation

APGAR: 5 criteria scored 0-2 each. Total 0-10. ≥7: normal. 4-6: moderately depressed. ≤3: critically low (requires immediate resuscitation). 5-min score more predictive of outcomes.

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