Abdomen Trauma Step 18 Step 18 (1 hour): Self Learning Tests Please complete the Self Learning Tests (must achieve 80% (B) to complete the module) Aorta 1. In the abdomen, what is the anatomical relationship between the aorta and the IVC?*Aorta is to the anatomical left of the IVCAorta is to the anatomical right of the IVCThe aorta is anterior to the IVC2. Which of the following commonly obstructs views of the aorta?*Abdominal wall fatAbdominal wall musclesMesenteric fatBowel gas3. What is the normal diameter of the abdominal aorta in the longitudinal view?*Less than 3 cmLess than 6 cmLess than 1.5 cmLess than 4.5 cm4. When scanning the aorta, which one of the following is most important?*Measure thickness of the aortic wallScanning entire vessel down to the iliac bifurcationCheck flow in the distal portion of the aortaCheck flow in the celiac trunk5. Most abdominal aortic aneurysms are located:*Below the superior mesenteric arteryBelow the renal arteriesAbove the celiac trunkBelow the inferior mesenteric artery
