ASA Classification Quiz Latest Update
Graded A+
What does the ASA classification system primarily assess?
The ASA classification system assesses a patient’s physical status and overall health before
surgery.
Which ASA classification would be assigned to a healthy, non-smoking adult wi...
ASA Classification Quiz Latest Update
Graded A+
What does the ASA classification system primarily assess?
✔✔ The ASA classification system assesses a patient’s physical status and overall health before
surgery.
Which ASA classification would be assigned to a healthy, non-smoking adult with no medical
problems?
✔✔ ASA I is assigned to a healthy patient with no medical conditions.
What does ASA II signify in terms of patient health?
✔✔ ASA II indicates a patient with mild systemic disease, such as controlled hypertension or
diabetes, that doesn’t significantly limit daily activities.
Which type of patient falls under ASA III?
✔✔ ASA III is for patients with severe systemic disease that limits activity but is not life-
threatening, such as poorly controlled diabetes or COPD.
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, What is the key difference between ASA III and ASA IV?
✔✔ ASA IV represents patients with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life,
whereas ASA III involves severe but not immediately life-threatening conditions.
In the ASA classification, what does ASA V indicate about a patient's condition?
✔✔ ASA V indicates a moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation.
What does the classification ASA VI describe?
✔✔ ASA VI describes a brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donation.
If a patient has a severe systemic disease but is stabilized and not in immediate danger, which
ASA classification would apply?
✔✔ ASA III would apply in this situation, as the disease is severe but not posing an immediate
life threat.
What are examples of patients who would be classified as ASA II?
✔✔ Patients with well-controlled hypertension, mild asthma, or controlled diabetes would be
classified as ASA II.
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