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NBDHE - ASA Classification Questions
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What does ASA stand for in the context of anesthesia?
American Society of Anesthesiologists.
How is the ASA classification utilized in determining anesthesia risk?
It categorizes patients based on their health status, guiding a...
NBDHE - ASA Classification Questions
and Answers Graded A+
What does ASA stand for in the context of anesthesia?
✔✔American Society of Anesthesiologists.
How is the ASA classification utilized in determining anesthesia risk?
✔✔It categorizes patients based on their health status, guiding anesthesiologists in planning safe
anesthesia care.
What would classify a patient as ASA I?
✔✔A patient with no systemic disease, typically healthy and well.
What implications does an ASA II classification have for a patient’s surgical procedure?
✔✔The patient has mild systemic disease, which may require additional monitoring or
adjustments in anesthesia.
How might an ASA III patient present in a clinical setting?
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, ✔✔A patient with severe systemic disease that limits activity but is not incapacitating; additional
precautions may be necessary.
What criteria are considered for ASA IV classification?
✔✔Severe systemic disease that poses a constant threat to life, necessitating careful evaluation
and management.
In what scenario would a patient be classified as ASA V?
✔✔When the patient is moribund and not expected to survive without surgery, indicating a high-
risk situation.
What type of patient falls under ASA VI classification?
✔✔A declared brain-dead individual whose organs are being removed for donation purposes.
How does chronic illness impact a patient's ASA classification?
✔✔Chronic illnesses can elevate a patient's classification due to the increased risk associated
with surgery and anesthesia.
How should healthcare professionals approach patients with a higher ASA classification?
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