Abdomen Trauma Step 7 Step 7 (1 hour): Pretest You must take the pretests, your score will not matter, but you will not move on to next part until you complete the pretest material Self Learning Tests: Aorta 1. In the abdomen, what is the anatomical relationship between the aorta and the IVC?* Aorta is to the anatomical left of the IVC The aorta is anterior to the IVC Aorta is to the anatomical right of the IVC 2. Which of the following commonly obstructs views of the aorta?* Mesenteric fat Bowel gas Abdominal wall fat Abdominal wall muscles 3. What is the normal diameter of the abdominal aorta in the longitudinal view?* Less than 6 cm Less than 3 cm Less than 4.5 cm Less than 1.5 cm 4. When scanning the aorta, which one of the following is most important?* Check flow in the distal portion of the aorta Measure thickness of the aortic wall Scanning entire vessel down to the iliac bifurcation Check flow in the celiac trunk 5. Most abdominal aortic aneurysms are located:* Above the celiac trunk Below the inferior mesenteric artery Below the renal arteries Below the superior mesenteric artery