Which statement about APGAR scoring repetition is true?

• A. APGAR is performed at 1 and 5 minutes and repeated every 5 minutes after until the score exceeds 7
• B. It is never repeated after initial assessment
• C. It is repeated every minute for the first 5 minutes
• D. It is replaced by another scoring system if distressed

Answer: (A)

APGAR scoring is used to monitor how well a newborn is adapting after birth, with repeated checks to track improvement or deterioration. The score is first recorded at 1 minute and then at 5 minutes after birth. If the infant is distressed or the score is suboptimal, the assessment is repeated at 5-minute intervals (up to about 20 minutes after birth) to observe any progress. A stable, satisfactory score—typically above 7—indicates good adaptation, and routine repeats may stop once stability is achieved. This matches the idea that you repeat the scoring every 5 minutes after the initial checks to monitor ongoing condition, rather than never repeating, repeating too frequently, or replacing APGAR with another system.