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Abdomen Exam
Exam Content Outline
The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers publishes its exam outlines and other important information on its website ( www.ARDMS.org). Visit the site for complete information about applying for and taking the registry examinations.
The outline for each exam indicates the approximate percentage of the exam that a particular topic represents. This information is important because it indicates the relative importance of each topic and allows you to study more effectively. For example, Pathology represents 40% of the abdomen exam, whereas Treatment represents 3%.
An outline summary for the Abdomen specialty examination appears below. For a more detailed exam content outline click here.
| I. Anatomy and Physiology (30%) |
Normal anatomy and physiology
Perfusion and function
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II. Pathology (40%) |
Abnormal perfusion and function
Abnormal physiology
Congenital anomalies
Postoperative (surgically corrected) anatomy
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III. Patient Care (3%) |
Infection control
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IV. Integration of Data (8%) |
Incorporate outside data (Clinical assessment, Health and
Physical [H&P], Lab values)
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V. Protocols (3%) |
Clinical standards and guidelines
Measurement techniques
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VI. Physics (10%) |
Artifacts
Imaging instruments
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VII. Treatment (3%) |
Sonographer role in procedures
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VIII. Other (3%) |
Managing medical emergencies
Traumatic injury
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