Procedure The procedures are listed in your virtual lab. You do not need to repeat them here. Please be sure to identify the test variable (independent variable) and the outcome variable (dependent variable) for this investigation. Reminder: The test variable is the item that is changing in this investigation. The outcome variable is the item that you are measuring in this investigation. Test variable (independent variable): Outcome variable (dependent variable):

the apgar score is 6

here are the 5 factors that are observed when calculating the apgar index:

skin color

blue everywhere - 0 points

white on the ends and pink on the body - 1 point

all pink - 2 points

heartbeat

absent - 0 points

slow - 1 point

fast - 2 points

reflexes

no answer: 0 points

responds to stimulations: 1 point

cries and coughs: 2 points

muscle tone

soft: 0 point

some bending or stretching: 1 point

active movements: 2 points

breathing

absent: 0 points

weak or irregular: 1 point

good and your baby is crying: 2 points

it is estimated that children whose score is between 8 and 10 are in perfect health and need only routine care. a score between 5 and 7 is representative of a fair condition. often this means that the child has suffered during delivery and probably needs with breathing. as a first step, your doctor will carefully rub the skin of your baby or give him oxygen with a mask.