ASA Classification Quiz Solved 100%
Able to negotiate one flight of stairs OR two level city blocks, but will have to stop and
rest at least once while en route. - ANSWER-ASA 3
Able to walk up one flight of stairs or two level city blocks before distress causes them
to stop - ANSWER-ASA 2
Able to walk up one flight of stairs or two level city blocks without distress - ANSWER-
ASA 1
Adult with BP between 140 and 159 (systolic) and 90 to 94 (diastolic) - ANSWER-ASA 2
Adults with BP 160 to 199 (systolic) and 95 to 114 (diastolic) - ANSWER-ASA 3
Angina pectoris (stable) - ANSWER-ASA 3
ASA 1 patients presenting with upper respiratory tract infections - ANSWER-ASA 2
Asthma (well controlled) - ANSWER-ASA 2
BMI >40 (morbidly obese) - ANSWER-ASA 3 (May be ASA 4 depending on
comorbidities)
BMI between 30-39.9 (obese) - ANSWER-ASA 2
BP greater than 200 (systolic) or 115 (diastolic) - ANSWER-ASA 4
COPD: emphysema or chronic bronchitis - ANSWER-ASA 3
CVA within the last 6 months - ANSWER-ASA 4
Documented MI less than 6 months prior to dental appointment where the degree of
myocardial damage is minimal - ANSWER-ASA 3 (requires med consult)
Documented MI more than 6 months before dental treatment, no residual signs or
symptoms - ANSWER-ASA 3
Epilepsy (less well controlled) - ANSWER-ASA 3
Epilepsy (uncontrolled w/ history of hospitalization) - ANSWER-ASA 4
Epilepsy (well controlled) - ANSWER-ASA 2
Exercise-induced asthma - ANSWER-ASA 3
Able to negotiate one flight of stairs OR two level city blocks, but will have to stop and
rest at least once while en route. - ANSWER-ASA 3
Able to walk up one flight of stairs or two level city blocks before distress causes them
to stop - ANSWER-ASA 2
Able to walk up one flight of stairs or two level city blocks without distress - ANSWER-
ASA 1
Adult with BP between 140 and 159 (systolic) and 90 to 94 (diastolic) - ANSWER-ASA 2
Adults with BP 160 to 199 (systolic) and 95 to 114 (diastolic) - ANSWER-ASA 3
Angina pectoris (stable) - ANSWER-ASA 3
ASA 1 patients presenting with upper respiratory tract infections - ANSWER-ASA 2
Asthma (well controlled) - ANSWER-ASA 2
BMI >40 (morbidly obese) - ANSWER-ASA 3 (May be ASA 4 depending on
comorbidities)
BMI between 30-39.9 (obese) - ANSWER-ASA 2
BP greater than 200 (systolic) or 115 (diastolic) - ANSWER-ASA 4
COPD: emphysema or chronic bronchitis - ANSWER-ASA 3
CVA within the last 6 months - ANSWER-ASA 4
Documented MI less than 6 months prior to dental appointment where the degree of
myocardial damage is minimal - ANSWER-ASA 3 (requires med consult)
Documented MI more than 6 months before dental treatment, no residual signs or
symptoms - ANSWER-ASA 3
Epilepsy (less well controlled) - ANSWER-ASA 3
Epilepsy (uncontrolled w/ history of hospitalization) - ANSWER-ASA 4
Epilepsy (well controlled) - ANSWER-ASA 2
Exercise-induced asthma - ANSWER-ASA 3
