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The Apgar score is based on which 5 parameters?The Apgar score is based on which 5 parameters?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D because the Apgar score is based on evaluating the newborn's heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex irritability, and color. Heart rate and respiratory effort assess the baby's cardiovascular and respiratory functions. Muscle tone and reflex irritability indicate the baby's neurological status. Skin color reflects the baby's overall oxygenation level. Other choices are incorrect because they do not encompass all 5 essential parameters assessed in the Apgar score.