Physical Status Classification

Question 1

P2

Answer 1

Risk: low
Criteria: mild systemic disease
Condition: neonatal, geriatric, obese, mild dehydration

Question 2

P3

Answer 2

Risk: moderate
Criteria: severe systemic disease
Condition: anemia, moderate dehydration, compensated organ disease

Question 3

P4

Answer 3

Risk: high
Criteria: severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life
Condition: ruptured bladder, internal hemorrhage, pneumothorax, pyometra

Question 4

P5

Answer 4

Risk: extreme
Criteria: moribund, patient that is not expected to survive without operation
Condition: severe head trauma, pulmonary embolus, GDV, end stage organ failure

Question 5

P1

Answer 5

Risk: minimal
Criteria: normal, healthy
Condition: undergoing elective procedures