Normal diameter of Abdominal Aorta is 3 CM and it tapers before the bifurcation.

Name the main artery and the branches shown in the image below:  The main artery is …………………………………………….,  Branches are : ,…………………… and ……………… .  

The left diaphragmatic Crus is …………………………. to abdominal  Aorta.

The image below is at  level  of ……………………………………….. Aorta.     

Identify the shape of a curved array transducer image.

The sonographic characteristics of a simple cystic include all except:

Specific indications for an abdominal Aorta ultrasound examination include all of the following except:

Case Study 3   Kiley is a G3P2002 at 39 weeks gestation with preeclampsia with severe features. Kiley has a history of one Cesarean birth and one vaginal birth after Cesarean.  She is receiving the maintenance dose of magnesium sulfate, and her balloon catheter has just come out.  The next step in the induction of labor process is to titrate oxytocin (Pitocin).    As the nurse, what is your goal in adjusting the medication dose?

Case Study 3   Kiley is a G3P2002 at 39 weeks gestation.  She has no history of chronic hypertension.  Her blood pressure readings have been normal throughout pregnancy.  Today in the clinic, she had blood pressure readings of 144/88 with a repeat of 139/91.  She went to Labor triage for further assessment.  Four hours later her BP readings were 142/90, 146/85, 135/86.  Her protein: creatinine ratio is 0.28 mg/g.  Her serum creatinine and liver enzymes are elevated.  The provider has ordered magnesium sulfate.   Kiley’s mother arrives to support her in labor and asks what the magnesium sulfate is for.  Kiley says, “It’s to lower my blood pressure since it was so high.”  How should you respond?

Case Study 3 Kiley is a G3P2002 at 39 weeks gestation.  She has no history of chronic hypertension.  Her blood pressure readings have been normal throughout pregnancy.  Today in the clinic, she had blood pressure readings of 144/88 with a repeat of 139/91.  She went to Labor triage for further assessment.  Four hours later her BP readings were 142/90, 146/85, 135/86.  Her protein: creatinine ratio is 0.28 mg/g.    You are Kiley’s labor nurse and will be admitting her for induction of labor. You are preparing to insert an IV line and draw HELLP labs.  Kiley asks you what these blood tests are for.  Which is the most appropriate response?