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The APGAR test is done by a doctor, midwife, or nurse. The health care provider will examine the baby's: 1  Breathing effort. 2  Heart rate. 3  Muscle tone. 4  Reflexes. 5  Skin color.
APGAR is also an acronym for what the practitioner will assess: The practitioner evaluates newborn Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiratory rate and effort. The five areas examined are respiratory effort, heart rate, muscle tone, reflex irritability, and color (see Figure 1).