<prompt> All of the following are components of the Apgar score except:ColorHea rateRespiratory rateMuscle tone  <response>: Respiratory rate is not a component of Apgar score; however, respiratory effo is: The Apgar score is an objective method of evaluating the newborn;s condition using the 5 parameters stated below It is performed at 1 minute and 5 minutes after bih Components of APGAR score: Color A Appearance Hea rate P Pulse Response to a catheter in nostril G Grimace Muscle tone A activity Respiratory effo R not respiratory rate Apgar score is not used to guide resuscitation, and resuscitation must be initiated before the 1-minute score The change of score at sequential time points following bih reflects how well the baby is responding to resuscitative effos. Ref: Nelson textbook of pediatrics 21st edition Pgno: 872 