ASA Physical Status Classification System questions and answers GRADED A+

ASA PHYSICAL STATUS
CLASSIFICATION
SYSTEM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025-2026
ASA Physical Status Classification System - ANS---estimates the medical risk presented
by a patient


ASA 5 Categories - ANS-ASA I
ASA II
ASA III
ASA IV
ASA V


"E" precedes the number if procedure is an Emergency
operation: ASA E-III


RELATIVE value system - ANS-not inflexible;


if patient has multiple diseases → judgment used to weigh

significance of each disease and establish ASA category


ASA I - ANS-normal healthy patient

, --no systemic disease; no abnormalities


--heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, CNS are all in good health


--capable to handle stress of dental treatment


--NO treatment modifications


--able to walk up 1 flight of stairs or 2 level city blocks w/out distress
(dyspnea/fatigue/chest pain)


--GREEN FLAG for treatment


ASA II - ANS---patient with mild systemic disease OR healthy but extreme fear and
anxiety toward dentistry


--generally able to perform normal activities w/out distress


--minimal risk


--routine dental treatment indicated


--possible treatment modifications (premedication; sedative)


--possible medical consult


--able to walk up 1 flight of stairs or 2 level city blocks will have to stop after
completion b/c of distress


--YELLOW FLAG for treatment = proceed w/ caution