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, Hillegass: Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition
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Chapter 1: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems
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MULTIPLE CHOICE bn




1. Which of the following chest wall structures is located level with the second
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bn costal cartilage anteriorly and thoracic vertebra T4 and T5 posteriorly?
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A. Sternal angle bn




B. Jugular notch bn




C. Xiphoid process bn




D. Third costal cartilage bn bn




ANS: A

The sternal angle of the “angle of Louis” is level with the second costal cartilage anteriorly
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bn and thoracic vertebrae T4 and T5 posteriorly.
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2. Pectus excuvatum is BEST described as:
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A. Deformity of the sternum caused by trauma bn bn bn bn bn bn




B. Caved-in appearance of the chest bn bn bn bn




C. Diminished rib angle anteriorly bn bn bn




D. Conical shape of the thoracic cage bn bn bn bn bn




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, ANS: B

Pectus excuvatum is a common congenital deformity of the anterior wall of the chest,
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bn in which several ribs and the sternum grow abnormally; it produces a caved-in or
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bn sunken appearance of the chest.
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3. The true ribs are BEST defined by which of the following statements?
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A. Vertebrochondral ribs bn




B. Vertebrosternal ribs bn




C. Ribs 11 and 12 bn bn bn




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ANS: B

The first seven ribs attach via their costal cartilages to the sternum and are called the
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bn true ribs (also known as the vertebrosternal ribs).
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4. Which of the following interventions is MOST appropriate for a patient with
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bn lower rib fractures?
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A. Short, shallow breaths bn bn




B. Pursed lip breathing bn bn




C. Deep breaths with splinting
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D. Breathing with arms raised bn bn bn




ANS: C

It is important for all therapists to recommend breathing (deep breathing), splinting
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bn (i.e., pillow), and coughing strategies for patients with rib fractures.
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5. Which of the following positions facilitates greater excursion of both hemidiaphragms at
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rest?
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A. Supine position bn




B. Sidelying position bn




C. Standing position bn




D. Sitting position bn




ANS: A

In the supine position, without the effects of gravity, the level of the diaphragm in the
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bn thoracic cavity rises. This allows for a relatively greater excursion.
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