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?*The aorta is anterior to the IVCAorta is to the anatomical left of the IVCAorta is to the anatomical right of the IVC2. Which of the following commonly obstructs views of the aorta?*Bowel gasAbdominal wall fatAbdominal wall musclesMesenteric fat3. What is the normal diameter of the abdominal aorta in the longitudinal view?*Less than 1.5 cmLess than 6 cmLess than 3 cmLess than 4.5 cm4. When scanning the aorta, which one of the following is most important?*Scanning entire vessel down to the iliac bifurcationCheck flow in the distal portion of the aortaCheck flow in the celiac trunkMeasure thickness of the aortic wall5. Most abdominal aortic aneurysms are located:*Below the superior mesenteric arteryBelow the renal arteriesAbove the celiac trunkBelow the inferior mesenteric artery
