What name is given to the scale used to assess an infant's physical condition, usually 1-3 minutes after delivery?

The name given to the scale used to assess an infant's physical condition shortly after delivery is the Apgar score. This scoring system evaluates five criteria: appearance (skin color), pulse (heart rate), grimace response (reflexes), activity (muscle tone), and respiration (breathing effort), each rated from 0 to 2. The total score can range from 0 to 10 and is typically calculated at one minute and then again at five minutes after birth. This assessment helps healthcare providers quickly determine the newborn’s health and whether immediate medical intervention is necessary.

The other options presented do not serve this specific purpose. The Bishop score, for example, is used to assess the readiness of the cervix for labor, while the Newborn health index is not a recognized standard assessment tool. The Neonatal assessment scale refers broadly to the evaluations conducted on newborns but does not denote the specific interval and criteria utilized as with the Apgar score.