ASA Classification Quiz- Questions
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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. ASA 3
Is elective dental care contraindicated for ASA 3? No - but patient's risk during treatment
is increased. Consider treatment modifications.
Angina pectoris (stable) ASA 3
Documented MI more than 6 months before dental treatment, no residual signs or symptoms
ASA 3
Documented MI less than 6 months prior to dental appointment where the degree of
myocardial damage is minimal ASA 3 (requires med consult)
Post-CVA more than 6 months prior to dental appointment and with minimal residual signs and
symptoms ASA 3
Type 1 Diabetes (well controlled) ASA 3
, COPD: emphysema or chronic bronchitis ASA 3
Exercise-induced asthma ASA 3
Epilepsy (less well controlled) ASA 3
Hyperthyroid or hypothyroid disorders (symptomatic) ASA 3
Renal dialysis patients ASA 3
Adults with BP 160 to 199 (systolic) and 95 to 114 (diastolic) ASA 3
BMI >40 (morbidly obese) ASA 3 (May be ASA 4 depending on comorbidities)
Incapacitating systemic disease that is a constant threat to life ASA 4
Patient is unable to walk up one flight of stairs or two level city blocks. Distress is present even
at rest. ASA 4
Is elective dental treatment contraindicated for ASA 4? YES
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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. ASA 3
Is elective dental care contraindicated for ASA 3? No - but patient's risk during treatment
is increased. Consider treatment modifications.
Angina pectoris (stable) ASA 3
Documented MI more than 6 months before dental treatment, no residual signs or symptoms
ASA 3
Documented MI less than 6 months prior to dental appointment where the degree of
myocardial damage is minimal ASA 3 (requires med consult)
Post-CVA more than 6 months prior to dental appointment and with minimal residual signs and
symptoms ASA 3
Type 1 Diabetes (well controlled) ASA 3
, COPD: emphysema or chronic bronchitis ASA 3
Exercise-induced asthma ASA 3
Epilepsy (less well controlled) ASA 3
Hyperthyroid or hypothyroid disorders (symptomatic) ASA 3
Renal dialysis patients ASA 3
Adults with BP 160 to 199 (systolic) and 95 to 114 (diastolic) ASA 3
BMI >40 (morbidly obese) ASA 3 (May be ASA 4 depending on comorbidities)
Incapacitating systemic disease that is a constant threat to life ASA 4
Patient is unable to walk up one flight of stairs or two level city blocks. Distress is present even
at rest. ASA 4
Is elective dental treatment contraindicated for ASA 4? YES
