As soon as Barbara's baby was born, the doctors performed a series of routine evaluative tests, twice within the first 5 minutes of the birth. What is this series of tests called?

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As soon as Barbara's baby was born, the doctors performed a series of routine evaluative tests, twice within the first 5 minutes of the birth. What is this series of tests called?

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The Apgar scoring method is a series of tests performed on newborns immediately after birth to assess their overall health and well-being. The five areas evaluated are heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, reflex response, and skin color. The test is typically administered twice, within the first 1-5 minutes after birth and again at 5-10 minutes after birth.

As Soon as Barbara's Baby Was Born, the Doctors Performed