Veterinary Technician

Category - Anesthesia

According to the scale of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, which anesthesia risk category is described as having systemic disturbances or disease with mild clinical signs?
  1. Slight risk
  2. Moderate risk
  3. High risk
  4. Emergency
Explanation
Answer: B - According to the scale of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the moderate risk category is described as having systemic disturbances or disease with mild clinical signs. In such patients, thorough preanesthetic exams and diagnostic testing are vital to assess suitability for anesthesia. Such conditions must be carefully considered when selecting anesthetic protocol.
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