gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
Elsevier Inc.
gh gh
, Hillegass: Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
Chapter 1: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
gh Test Bank
gh
MULTIPLE CHOICE gh
1. Which of the following chest wall structures is located level with the second costal
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
cartilage anteriorly and thoracic vertebra T4 and T5 posteriorly?
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
A. Sternal angle gh
B. Jugular notch gh
C. Xiphoid process gh
D. Third costal cartilage gh gh
ANS: A gh gh
The sternal angle of the “angle of Louis” is level with the second costal cartilage anteriorly
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
and thoracic vertebrae T4 and T5 posteriorly.
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
PTS: 1
2. Pectus excuvatum is BEST described as:
gh gh gh gh gh
A. Deformity of the sternum caused by trauma gh gh gh gh gh gh
B. Caved-in appearance of the chest gh gh gh gh
C. Diminished rib angle anteriorly gh gh gh
D. Conical shape of the thoracic cage gh gh gh gh gh
ANS: B gh gh
Pectus excuvatum is a common congenital deformity of the anterior wall of the chest, in
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
which several ribs and the sternum grow abnormally; it produces a caved-in or sunken
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
appearance of the chest.
gh gh gh gh
PTS: 1
3. The true ribs are BEST defined by which of the following statements?
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
A. Vertebrochondral ribs gh
B. Vertebrosternal ribs gh
C. Ribs 11 and 12 gh gh gh
D. Ribs 8, 9, and 10 gh gh gh gh
ANS: B gh gh
The first seven ribs attach via their costal cartilages to the sternum and are called the true
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
ribs (also known as the vertebrosternal ribs).
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
PTS: 1
Copyright ©2011, 2001, 1994 by Saunders, an imprint of
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
Elsevier Inc.
gh gh
, Test Bank gh 1-2
4. Which of the following interventions is MOST appropriate for a patient with lower rib
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
fractures?
gh
A. Short, shallow breaths gh gh
B. Pursed lip breathing gh gh
C. Deep breaths with splinting gh gh gh
D. Breathing with arms raised gh gh gh
ANS: C gh gh
It is important for all therapists to recommend breathing (deep breathing), splinting (i.e.,
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
pillow), and coughing strategies for patients with rib fractures.
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
PTS: 1
5. Which of the following positions facilitates greater excursion of both hemidiaphragms at rest?
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
A. Supine position gh
B. Sidelying position gh
C. Standing position gh
D. Sitting position gh
ANS: A gh gh
In the supine position, without the effects of gravity, the level of the diaphragm in the
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
thoracic cavity rises. This allows for a relatively greater excursion.
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
PTS: 1
6. Which of the following muscles help to achieve the active process of inspiration at rest?
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
A. Sternocleidomastoid
B. Diaphragm
C. Abdominal muscles gh
D. Trapezius
ANS: B gh gh
The diaphragm and internal intercostals (intercartilaginous portion) are the essential muscles
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
to achieve the active process of inspiration at rest. Abdominal muscles assist with
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
expiration. The sternocleidomastoid and trapezius are accessory muscles and assist with a
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
more forceful inspiration.
gh gh gh
PTS: 1
7. Which of the following accessory muscles of ventilation function to elevate and fix the
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
first and second ribs?
gh gh gh gh
A. Sternocleidomastoid muscle gh
B. Serratus anterior gh
C. Latissimus dorsi gh
D. Scalene muscle gh
gh ANS: g h D
Copyright ©2011, 2001, 1994 by Saunders, an imprint of
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
Elsevier Inc.
gh gh
, Test Bank gh 1-3
The scalene muscles lie deep to the sternocleidomastoid, but may be palpated in the
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
posterior triangle of the neck. These muscles function as a unit to elevate and fix the first
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
and second ribs. The sternocleidomastoid muscle elevates the sternum.
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
PTS: 1
8. When the arms and shoulders are fixed, by leaning on the elbows or grasping onto a
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
table, this muscle can use its insertion as its origin and facilitate an increase in the A-P
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
diameter of the thorax.
gh gh gh gh
A. Upper trapezius gh
B. Pectoralis major gh
C. Sternocleidomastoid
D. Serratus anterior gh
ANS: B gh gh
When the insertion and origin of the pectoralis muscle are reversed by leaning on a table
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
to fix the arms, the muscle will pull on the anterior chest wall, lifting the ribs and
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
sternum to increase the A-P diameter of the thoracic cage.
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
PTS: 1
9. The serous fluid within the pleural space serves to provide which of the following functions?
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
A. Create a constant negative pressure
gh gh gh gh
B. Assist with venous return of blood to the heart
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
C. Reduce friction between the lungs and thoracic wall
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
D. Serve to allow separation of the pleural layers
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
ANS: C gh gh
The serous fluid within the pleural space serves to hold the pleural layers together during
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
ventilation and reduce friction between the lungs and the thoracic wall. The space creates
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
the negative pressure to maintain lung inflation, not the fluid itself.
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
PTS: 1
10. Irritation of the phrenic supplied pleura results in which of the following pain referral
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
patterns?
gh
A. Thoracic wall gh
B. Abdominal wall gh
C. Mediasternal region gh
D. Lower neck and shoulder gh gh gh
ANS: D gh gh
Irritation of the phrenic supplied pleura can result in referred pain in the lower neck and
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
shoulder, whereas, irritation of the intercostally innervated pleura may result in referral of
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
pain to the thoracic or abdominal wall.
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
PTS: 1
11. An abnormal pleural friction rub on auscultation BEST indicates which of the following?
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
A. Infection with a resultant inflammatory response within the pleura
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
Copyright ©2011, 2001, 1994 by Saunders, an imprint of
gh gh gh gh gh gh gh gh
Elsevier Inc.
gh gh