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Which patient is best classified as ASA Physical Status II?

  1. A healthy patient with no systemic disease
  2. A patient with well-controlled hypertension and no functional limitation
  3. A patient with severe, poorly controlled diabetes limiting activity
  4. A patient who is a constant threat to life
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Correct answer: B. A patient with well-controlled hypertension and no functional limitation

ASA II is a patient with mild systemic disease that is well controlled and causes no functional limitation, such as controlled hypertension or diabetes, pregnancy, obesity, or a current smoker.Other options: No systemic disease = ASA I; severe disease limiting activity = ASA III; a constant threat to life = ASA IV.Key exam takeaway: ASA II = mild, well-controlled systemic disease with no functional limitation.

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