Test Bank Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 4th Edition by Ellen Hillegass | All Chapters 1-18 | ISBN 978-0323430548 | NPTE-PTA Cardiopulmonary PT 2026/2027

Test Bank for Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition by Ellen Hillegass, EdD, PT, CCS, FAACVPR & H. Steven Sadowsky — complete question-and-answer bank covering all 18 chapters. Based on best practices prescribed in The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice 2nd Edition, this test bank provides comprehensive coverage of anatomy and physiology, assessment, and aspects of the cardiopulmonary systems — with focus on their interaction. Expert author Hillegass discusses pathophysiology, pharmacology, and interventions in the outpatient setting using the disablement model to describe the eight cardiopulmonary practice patterns. Print ISBN-13: 9788 | ISBN-10: X | eBook ISBN-13: 9781437703832 | eBook ISBN-10: | Publisher: Elsevier/Saunders | All 18 Chapters Complete | 725 Pages What's included: SECTION I – ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY & ASSESSMENT Chapter 1 – Anatomy of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems Chapter 2 – Physiology of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems Chapter 3 – Cardiovascular Diagnostic Tests and Procedures Chapter 4 – Electrocardiography (ECG) Core clinical skill Chapter 5 – Pulmonary Diagnostic Tests and Procedures Chapter 6 – Pulmonary Function Tests and Arterial Blood Gas Analysis SECTION II – CARDIOPULMONARY PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Chapter 7 – Ischemic Cardiovascular Conditions & Other Vascular Pathologies Cardiac rehabilitation focus Chapter 8 – Cardiac Muscle Dysfunction and Heart Failure Chapter 9 – Restrictive Lung Dysfunction Chapter 10 – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Most common pulmonary diagnosis Chapter 11 – Cardiopulmonary Implications of Specific Diseases SECTION III – ASSESSMENT & TESTING Chapter 12 – Physical Examination of the Cardiopulmonary Patient Chapter 13 – Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing & Prescription SECTION IV – CLINICAL MANAGEMENT & INTERVENTIONS Chapter 14 – Vital Signs and Signs and Symptoms of Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction Chapter 15 – Airway Clearance Techniques & Pulmonary Hygiene Chapter 16 – Interventions for Individuals with Cardiovascular Disease or Risk of Disease Cardiac rehab protocols Chapter 17 – Interventions for Individuals with Pulmonary Disease Chapter 18 – Special Considerations for Individuals with Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction Lymphatic system, pediatrics, organ transplantation Why this test bank? All 18 chapters — 725 pages of complete, fully verified cardiopulmonary content Based on APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice 2nd Edition — the gold standard for PT education Multiple-choice, true/false & scenario-based clinical application questions per chapter Every question tagged by Learning Objective, Difficulty Level, and APTA Practice Pattern Covers cardiopulmonary anatomy & physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, diagnostics, ECG interpretation, pulmonary function testing, cardiac rehabilitation protocols, airway clearance, exercise prescription & lifespan considerations NEW chapters covering: Lymphatic system, pediatric cardiopulmonary conditions, organ transplantation Written by Ellen Hillegass — EdD, PT, CCS, FAACVPR (Certified Cardiac Specialist, Fellow AACVPR — American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation) & H. Steven Sadowsky — cardiopulmonary specialists with decades of clinical and teaching expertise Perfect for physical therapy (PT), physical therapist assistant (PTA), cardiac rehabilitation & pulmonary rehabilitation students Ideal NPTE-PT and NPTE-PTA cardiopulmonary exam prep Compatible with Elsevier Evolve digital learning platform with medical animations & clinical cases 4 ISBN variants — works for print, eBook & Evolve editions Instant digital download — study anywhere, anytime Whether you're preparing for your cardiopulmonary physical therapy course exam, NPTE-PT or NPTE-PTA certification, cardiac rehabilitation specialization, or mastering ECG interpretation and cardiopulmonary assessment, this complete Hillegass & Sadowsky test bank gives you everything you need. Trusted by physical therapy and cardiac rehabilitation students nationwide. Download now — instant access after purchase!