APGAR is taken immediately after birth and again 5 minutes later.

• A. At 1 minute after birth.
• B. Immediately after birth and again 5 minutes later.
• C. At 10 minutes after birth.
• D. Only at birth.

Answer: (B)

APGAR scoring is a rapid assessment of a newborn’s condition done at two early time points after birth to see how well the baby is adapting. The first assessment occurs about 1 minute after birth, and the second is at 5 minutes. Sometimes a third assessment at 10 minutes is done if there are concerns or if the 5-minute score is low. The score combines five quick checks—Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration—each scored 0 to 2, with a total range of 0 to 10. So, the statement that it is taken immediately after birth and again 5 minutes later captures the standard timing of the two main APGAR evaluations.