North Carolina EMT State Practice Exam

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What is the highest score for appearance in the APGAR score?

The correct answer is: 2

In the APGAR score, the highest score for the appearance category is indeed two. The APGAR score is a quick assessment used to evaluate the overall health of a newborn immediately after birth, focusing on five criteria: Appearance, Pulse, Grimace response, Activity, and Respiratory effort. Each category is scored from 0 to 2, with a total possible score of 10. For the appearance category specifically, a score of two indicates that the newborn has a normal, pink coloration over the entire body, which is a positive sign of adequate oxygenation and good health. A lower score would indicate a blue coloration in the body or extremities, suggesting potential respiratory distress or other complications. Thus, scoring a two in appearance signifies a healthy, well-oxygenated newborn, contributing to a favorable overall APGAR score.