ASA Physical Status Quiz

What does ASA Physical Status I indicate about a patient?

• A patient with mild systemic disease

• A patient with severe systemic disease

• A moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the procedure

• A normal healthy patient

Which ASA Physical Status is assigned to a patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life?

• ASA Physical Status II

• ASA Physical Status III

• ASA Physical Status IV

• ASA Physical Status V

What is the definition of ASA Physical Status III?

• A patient with mild systemic disease

• A patient with severe systemic disease (animal not compensating fully)

• A patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life

• A moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the procedure

ASA Physical Status V refers to which of the following?

• A normal healthy patient

• A patient with mild systemic disease

• A patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life

• A moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the procedure

What does the addition of the letter 'E' to a grade denote in the ASA Physical Status Classification?

• The patient has an elective condition

• An emergency defined as existing when delay in treatment of the patient would lead to a significant increase in the threat to life or body part

• The patient is expected to survive without the procedure

• The patient has an exceptional condition