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,Table of Contents
Section 1: Anatomy and Physiology
1. Anatomy of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems
2. Physiology of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems
Section 2: Pathophysiology
3. Ischemic Cardiovascular Conditions and Other Vascular Pathologies
4. Cardiac Muscle Dysfunction and Failure
5. Restrictive Lung Dysfunction
6. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
7. Cardiopulmonary Implications of Specific Diseases
Section 3: Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
8. Cardiovascular Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
9. Electrocardiography
10. Pulmonary Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
Section 4: Surgical Interventions, Monitoring, and Support
11. Cardiovascular and Thoracic Interventions
12. Thoracic Organ Transplantation: Heart, Heart-Lung, and Lung
13. Monitoring and Life-Support Equipment
Section 5: Pharmacology
14. Cardiovascular Medications
15. Pulmonary Medications
Section 6: Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Intervention
16. Examination and Assessment Procedures
,17. Interventions for Acute Cardiopulmonary Conditions
18. Interventions and Prevention Measures for Individuals with Cardiovascular
Disease, or Risk of Disease
19. Pulmonary Rehabilitation
20. Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
21. The Lymphatic System
22. Outcome Measures: A Guide for the Evidence-Based Practice of
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
, Chapter 1: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems Test
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Ẅhich of the folloẅing chest ẅall structures is located level ẅith the second costal cartilage
anteriorly and thoracic vertebra T4 and T5 posteriorly?
A. Sternal angle
B. Jugular notch
C. Xiphoid process
D. Third costal cartilage
ANS: A
The sternal angle of the “angle of Louis” is level ẅith the second costal cartilage anteriorly and thoracic
vertebrae T4 and T5 posteriorly.
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2. Pectus excuvatum is BEST described as:
A. Deformity of the sternum caused by trauma
B. Caved-in appearance of the chest
C. Diminished rib angle anteriorly
D. Conical shape of the thoracic cage
ANS: B
Pectus excuvatum is a common congenital deformity of the anterior ẅall of the chest, in ẅhich several
ribs and the sternum groẅ abnormally; it produces a caved-in or sunken appearance of the chest.
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3. The true ribs are BEST defined by ẅhich of the folloẅing statements?
A. Vertebrochondral ribs
B. Vertebrosternal ribs
C. Ribs 11 and 12
D. Ribs 8, 9, and 10
ANS: B
The first seven ribs attach via their costal cartilages to the sternum and are called the true ribs (also
knoẅn as the vertebrosternal ribs).
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