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Chapter 1: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems
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1. Which of the following chest wall structures is located level with the second costal cartilage
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Tanteriorly and thoracic vertebra T4 and T5 posteriorly?
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The sternal angle of the “angle of Louis” is level with the second costal cartilage anteriorly and
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thoracic vertebrae T4 and T5 posteriorly.
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2. Pectus excuvatum is BEST described as:
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Pectus excuvatum is a common congenital deformity of the anterior wall of the chest, in which
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several ribs and the sternum grow abnormally; it produces a caved-in or sunken appearance of
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the chest.
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3. The true ribs are BEST defined by which of the following statements?
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The first seven ribs attach via their costal cartilages to the sternum and are called the true ribs (also
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known as the vertebrosternal ribs).
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4. Which of the following interventions is MOST appropriate for a patient with lower rib fractures?
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D. Breathing with arms raised L
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It is important for all therapists to recommend breathing (deep breathing), splinting (i.e., pillow),
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5. Which of the following positions facilitates greater excursion of both hemidiaphragms at rest?
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In the supine position, without the effects of gravity, the level of the diaphragm in the thoracic
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6. Which of the following muscles help to achieve the active process of inspiration at rest?
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A. Sternocleidomastoid
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The diaphragm and internal intercostals (intercartilaginous portion) are the essential muscles to
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achieve the active process of inspiration at rest. Abdominal muscles assist with expiration. The
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sternocleidomastoid and trapezius are accessory muscles and assist with a more forceful
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inspiration.
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7. Which of the following accessory muscles of ventilation function to elevate and fix the first and
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The scalene muscles lie deep to the sternocleidomastoid, but may be palpated in the posterior
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triangle of the neck. These muscles function as a unit to elevate and fix the first and second ribs.
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The sternocleidomastoid muscle elevates the sternum.
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8. When the arms and shoulders are fixed, by leaning on the elbows or grasping onto a table, this
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muscle can use its insertion as its origin and facilitate an increase in the A-P diameter of the
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thorax.
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When the insertion and origin of the pectoralis muscle are reversed by leaning on a table to fix
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the arms, the muscle will pull on the anterior chest wall, lifting the ribs and sternum to increase
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the A-P diameter of the thoracic cage.
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9. The serous fluid within the pleural space serves to provide which of the following functions?
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The serous fluid within the pleural space serves to hold the pleural layers together during
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ventilation and reduce friction between the lungs and the thoracic wall. The space creates the
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10. Irritation of the phrenic supplied pleura results in which of the following pain referral patterns?
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Irritation of the phrenic supplied pleura can result in referred pain in the lower neck and shoulder,
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whereas, irritation of the intercostally innervated pleura may result in referral of pain to the
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11. An abnormal pleural friction rub on auscultation BEST indicates which of the following?
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