Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
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The 5-minute Apgar of a baby delivered by C-section is recorded as 9. The most likely reason for this score is:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Cyanosis of the hands and feet (acrocyanosis) is common in newborns and may result in a 1-point deduction from a perfect Apgar score of 10.