Question

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which of the following is widely used to evaluate infants heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, body color, and reflex irritability immediately after birth?

chorionic villus sampling
fetal mri
apgar scale
ultrasound sonography
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Explanation:

Chorionic villus sampling is for prenatal genetic testing. Fetal MRI is for prenatal imaging of fetal anatomy. Ultrasound sonography is used during pregnancy for fetal imaging. The Apgar Scale assesses infants' heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, body color, and reflex irritability right after birth.

Answer:

C. Apgar Scale