1. The External intercostal and parasternal intercostals function
as:
A.Primarily inspiratory muscles
B.Can function as expiratory muscles at high lung volume
C.Primarily expiratory muscles
D.Stabilizers of the intercostal spaces for posture
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2. A quadriplegic patient with a complete C5 injury is likely to
have:
A.No activity of the intercostal muscles
B.Abdominal paradox, inward movement of the abdomen with inspiration
C.Thoracic paradox, inward movement of the thorax with inspiration
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3. The definition of muscle fatigue by the N.I.H. includes:
A.Loss of capacity for development of force generation
B.Irreversibility of loss of force generation
C.Fatigue must result from muscle activity under load
D.Unaffected by resting the muscle
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4. Diaphragm paralysis is associated with the following:
A.No change in the vital capacity or NIF, upright versus supine
B.Abdominal paradox, inward movement of the abdomen with inspiration
C.Recent cardiac surgery
D.Rapid development of orthopnea when becoming supine
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5. Following upper abdominal surgery:
A.There is no alteration in the function of the diaphragm in most patients
B.There is often severe impairment of diaphragm function which can significantly impair
patients with COPD
C.Theophylline may help improve diaphragm function
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