In the ASA physical status system, which patient is class II?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. A patient with well-controlled hypertension and no functional limitation
- Step 1: ASA class II is mild systemic disease. Step 2. Well-controlled hypertension without limitation fits this class. Answer: Well-controlled hypertension. Why not the others: A healthy patient is class I. Unstable disease is class IV. Brain death is class VI.
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