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 Aorta is to the anatomical right of the IVC The aorta is anterior to the IVC 2. Which of the following commonly obstructs views of the aorta?* Mesenteric fat Bowel gas Abdominal wall muscles Abdominal wall fat 3. What is the normal diameter of the abdominal aorta in the longitudinal view?* Less than 3 cm Less than 4.5 cm Less than 1.5 cm Less than 6 cm 4. When scanning the aorta, which one of the following is most important?* Check flow in the distal portion of the aorta Check flow in the celiac trunk Scanning entire vessel down to the iliac bifurcation Measure thickness of the aortic wall 5. Most abdominal aortic aneurysms are located:* Below the renal arteries Below the inferior mesenteric artery Above the celiac trunk Below the superior mesenteric artery