Virginia Apgar developed the score that is used to test who?
Astronauts
Newborns
Trauma victims
Concussion patients
Fact: Developed in 1952 by anesthesiologist Virginia Apgar, the Apgar Score is a rapid, standardized assessment given to newborns at one and five minutes after birth. The test evaluates five critical criteria—appearance (skin color), pulse, grimace response, activity (muscle tone), and respiration—each scored from 0 to 2 for a maximum total of 10 points. The resulting score helps medical staff quickly determine whether a newborn needs immediate medical attention and has become a standard practice in delivery rooms worldwide.
Correct Answer: Newborns