Test Bank for Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 4th Edition Hillegass ISBN 9780323430548

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Hillegass: Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition Chapter 1: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following chest wall structures is located level with 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 with the second costal cartilage anteriorly and thoracic vertebrae T4 and T5 posteriorly. PTS: 1 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 wall of the chest, in which several ribs and the sternum grow abnormally; it produces a caved-in or sunken appearance of the chest. PTS: 1 3. The true ribs are BEST defined by which of the following 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 known as the vertebrosternal ribs). PTS: 1 Copyright ©2011, 2001, 1994 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.