Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
At one minute after birth, an infant is crying, has a heart rate of 140, has acrocyanosis, resists the suction catheter, and keeps his arms extended and his legs flexed. What is the Apgar score?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Crying (2), heart rate 140 (2), acrocyanosis (1), active resistance (2), and flexed limbs (1) yield an Apgar score of 8.