Pediatrician Attends in Pediatrics — Case | Neonatology | SMLE Q#2052

SMLE Question #2052

Pediatrics Neonatology
Last updated: February 2026
A pediatrician attends an elective caesarean delivery of a 38-week male neonate. After routine warming, drying, suctioning, and stimulation, the infant has weak, irregular respirations and persistent peripheral cyanosis. At 5 minutes of life, the Apgar component assessments are documented as below. What is the most accurate Apgar score at 5 minutes?

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