Question
What does it mean if a neonate scores 9 at 1 minute and 10 at 5 minutes on the Apgar score?
Answer
According to the description, the neonate received a score of 9 at 1 minute and a score of 10 at 5 minutes after birth. The maximum score is 10, which indicates normalcy. There is no need to worry. A neonatal neurological examination can be conducted 7 days after birth, and a neurological activity check can be done after one month.