Which set correctly lists the five APGAR components?

• A. Birth weight alone
• B. Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration
• C. APGAR score at birth
• D. Postnatal growth rate

Answer: (B)

The APGAR assessment measures a newborn’s immediate adaptation after birth using five domains: Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration. Each domain is scored 0, 1, or 2, and the total score helps gauge how well the baby is doing at birth and how needing support. The set that lists these five domains exactly matches the APGAR components, with each term representing one aspect of the evaluation: Appearance for skin color, Pulse for heart rate, Grimace for reflex response, Activity for muscle tone, and Respiration for breathing effort. Other options describe things not part of the APGAR components, such as birth weight, postnatal growth, or a single overall score, which is why they aren’t correct.