In APGAR scoring, what does 'A' (Activity) score of 1 indicate?

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In APGAR scoring, what does 'A' (Activity) score of 1 indicate?

Explanation:
Muscle tone is what the Activity portion of APGAR assesses. A score of 1 means there is some flexion of the arms and legs, i.e., partial tone. The baby is not completely limp (0) but does not have active motion (2) either. So the description of “some flexion of extremities” best fits a score of 1.

Muscle tone is what the Activity portion of APGAR assesses. A score of 1 means there is some flexion of the arms and legs, i.e., partial tone. The baby is not completely limp (0) but does not have active motion (2) either. So the description of “some flexion of extremities” best fits a score of 1.

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