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Davies is always in the process of developing new and improved educational, registry-prep, and continuing medical education solutions that can propel your career skyward and help you realize your full potential, quickly, effectively, and inexpensively. We have been doing it for 30 years. Please check back later for product additions and updates.

Adult Echocardiography Review
Adult Echocardiography & Cardiovascular Principles & Instrumentation

Adult Echocardiography Review
Barton A. Bean, RVT, FSVU
Kathleen A. Oss, BS, RDMS

Exam: Adult Echocardiography & Cardiovascular Principles & Instrumentation
Step 2: Mock Examination
ISBN: 0941022161
Format: Comb-bound
Catalog No: 11003
Price: $55.00

An indispensable resource for RDCS candidates containing 679 questions and answers with brief explanations and key references for further study. This self-assessment study manual tells you how to take a multiple-choice examination. It simulates the examination experience so that you are comfortable and confident with the format. It lets you identify your strengths and weaknesses and tests your progress so that you can study efficiently. Coverage includes anatomy, physiology, clinical indications, physical principles, instrumentation, technical performance, specific diseases and disorders, interpretation, safety, and quality assurance. Written by eight well-known authors, including Sandra Hagen-Ansert and Dr. David Sahn of UC San Diego. Especially effective in combination with Ultrasound Physics Review. 160 pp.
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Fetal Echo Mock Exam (Download)
An Interactive Q&A Review for the ARDMS Specialty Exam
Version 3.0 Download


Fetal Echo Mock Exam (Download)
Nikki Stahl, RT(R)(M)(CT), RDMS, RVT
Valrie Kunes, BA, RT(R), RDMS RDCS, RVT
Bradley W. Robinson, MD, FACC

Exam: Fetal Echocardiography
Step 2: Mock Exam
CME Credits: 12
ISBN: 094102279X
Format: Download
Catalog No: 11054-DL
Price: $79.95

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Fetal Echocardiography Mock Exam illuminates the facts and principles on which you will be tested, hones your test-taking skills, and reveals your strengths and weaknesses by exam topic. Based precisely on the Fetal Echo specialty exam outline published by ARDMS, this review contains registry-like questions (including CME activity questions) together with answers, clear explanations, and quick references for further study. Image-based cases and schematic illustrations prepare you to tackle images, anatomy, and pathology on the exam. Coverage includes embryology, indications, incidence of congenital heart disease, timing of the fetal echo exam, standard sonographic views, normal anatomy and physiology, structural cardiac anomalies, dysrhythmias, acquired pathology, and other conditions—all in the same proportion as the exam itself. Powerful, featuresome, and fun, this multimedia wonder simulates the exam experience right down to the automatic timer, and it delivers CME credit conveniently and inexpensively.

If you would rather get the packaged CD-ROM version of this product click here.

445 questions and answers in registry format ensure that you are
     prepared.

73 image-based cases sharpen your wits.

Simple explanations clarify answer choices.

References guide your further study.

Automatic timer paces you.

Performance analysis automatically scores and guides you.

Unlimited personal use means you pay only once.

Educational site licenses available for educators and DMS
     programs.

Earn 12 hours SDMS-approved CME credit.

Most candidates in Fetal Echo combine this Mock Exam download with Fetal Heart Ultrasound and Ultrasound Physics Mock Exam (Download). Need advice? Call us!

System Requirements

Compatibility* for Windows computers: Windows 98 or above. Not compatible with Windows 95 or previous.

Compatibility* for Macintosh computers: Mac OS X 10.4.8 or above, PowerPC G3, G4, G5 or Intel-based Mac, 256 MB of RAM.

*Note on compatibility: These programs are designed to be used on desktop and laptop computers using the above-mentioned operating systems. They are NOT COMPATIBLE with tablet and smart phone devices using mobile operating systems such as Google's Android and Apple's iOS.
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Fetal Echo CD-ROM Mock Exam
An Interactive Q&A Review for the ARDMS Specialty Exam
Version 3.0 CD-ROM


Fetal Echo CD-ROM Mock Exam
Nikki Stahl, RT(R)(M)(CT), RDMS, RVT
Bradley W. Robinson, MD, FACC
Valrie Kunes, BA, RT(R), RDMS RDCS, RVT

Exam: Fetal Echocardiography
Step 2: Mock Exam
CME Credits: 12
ISBN: 094102279X
Format: CD-ROM
Catalog No: 11054-DISC
Price: $89.95

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Fetal Echocardiography Mock Exam illuminates the facts and principles on which you will be tested, hones your test-taking skills, and reveals your strengths and weaknesses by exam topic. Based precisely on the Fetal Echo specialty exam outline published by ARDMS, this review contains registry-like questions (including CME activity questions) together with answers, clear explanations, and quick references for further study. Image-based cases and schematic illustrations prepare you to tackle images, anatomy, and pathology on the exam. Coverage includes embryology, indications, incidence of congenital heart disease, timing of the fetal echo exam, standard sonographic views, normal anatomy and physiology, structural cardiac anomalies, dysrhythmias, acquired pathology, and other conditions—all in the same proportion as the exam itself. Powerful, featuresome, and fun, this multimedia wonder simulates the exam experience right down to the automatic timer, and it delivers CME credit conveniently and inexpensively.

If you would rather get the downloadable version click here.

445 questions and answers in registry format ensure that you are
     prepared.

73 image-based cases sharpen your wits.

Simple explanations clarify answer choices.

References guide your further study.

Automatic timer paces you.

Performance analysis automatically scores and guides you.

Unlimited personal use means you pay only once.

Educational site licenses available for educators and DMS
     programs.

Earn 12 hours SDMS-approved CME credit.

Most candidates in Fetal Echo combine this CD-ROM Mock Exam with Fetal Heart Ultrasound and Ultrasound Physics Mock Exam. Need advice? Call us!

System Requirements

Compatibility* for Windows computers: Windows 98 or above. Not compatible with Windows 95 or previous.

Compatibility* for Macintosh computers: Mac OS X 10.4.8 or above, PowerPC G3, G4, G5 or Intel-based Mac, 256 MB of RAM.

*Note on compatibility: These programs are designed to be used on desktop and laptop computers using the above-mentioned operating systems. They are NOT COMPATIBLE with tablet and smart phone devices using mobile operating systems such as Google's Android and Apple's iOS.
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Fetal Echo Review
A Q&A Review for the ARDMS Fetal Echocardiography Exam

Fetal Echo Review
Nikki Stahl, RT(R)(M)(CT), RDMS, RVT
Valrie Kunes, BA, RT(R), RDMS RDCS, RVT
Bradley W. Robinson, MD, FACC

Exam: Fetal Echocardiography
Step 2: Mock Examination
CME Credits: 6 hours
ISBN: 0941022765
Format: Comb-bound
Catalog No: 11055
Price: $55.00

Test yourself before the ARDMS tests you! Fetal Echocardiography Review illuminates the facts and principles on which you will be tested, hones your test-taking skills, and reveals your strengths and weaknesses by exam topic. Based precisely on the Fetal Echo specialty exam outline published by ARDMS, this review contains 445 registry-like questions (including CME activity questions) together with answers, clear explanations, and quick references for further study. Image-based cases and schematic illustrations prepare you to tackle images, anatomy, and pathology on the exam. Coverage includes embryology, indications, incidence of congenital heart disease, timing of the fetal echo exam, standard sonographic views, normal anatomy and physiology, structural cardiac anomalies, dysrhythmias, acquired pathology, and other conditions—all in the same proportion as the exam itself. Fetal Echocardiography Review is very effective in combination with Ultrasound Physics Review: SPI Edition, by Cindy A. Owen, RT, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS, and James A. Zagzebski, PhD. Why are the Davies mock exams so popular and effective? Because they contain the same kinds of thought-provoking questions you will find on the exam!

Attention physicians: Fetal Echocardiography Review is also a very handy reference for fellows and residents in pediatric cardiology, maternal fetal medicine, radiology, obstetrics, and perinatalogy.

Approved for 6 hours of continuing medical education credit.
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Ultrasound Physics Mock Exam (Download)
An Interactive Q&A Review for the ARDMS SPI Exam
Version 3.0 Download


Ultrasound Physics Mock Exam (Download)
Cindy A. Owen, RT, RVT, RDMS, FSDMS
James A. Zagzebski, PhD

Exam: Sonography Principals & Instrumentation
Step 2: Mock Exam
CME Credits: 15
ISBN: 0941022781
Format: Download
Catalog No: 11053-DL
Price: $79.95

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For the ARDMS SPI exam!
Here is the SPI edition of the single best-selling mock exam devoted to the ARDMS exam in ultrasound physics! Powerful, featuresome, and fun, this multimedia wonder simulates the exam experience right down to the automatic timer, and it delivers CME credit conveniently and inexpensively. Written by an internationally renowned sonographer who not only loves ultrasound physics but delights in—and excels at—explaining it to others. Covers the physics portion of the Physicians' Vascular Interpretation (PVI) exam.

If you would rather get the packaged CD-ROM version of this product click here.

600 questions and answers in registry format ensure that you are
     prepared.

83 image-based cases sharpen your wits.

Simple explanations clarify answer choices.

References guide your further study.

Automatic timer paces you.

Performance analysis automatically scores and guides you.

Unlimited personal use means you pay only once.

Educational site licenses available for educators and DMS
     programs.

Earn 15 hours SDMS-approved CME credit.

Most RDMS and RDCS candidates combine this Mock Exam Download with the specialty reviews described in the RDMS and RDCS sections of this website. Need advice? Please call us!

System Requirements

Compatibility* for Windows computers: Windows 98 or above. Not compatible with Windows 95 or previous.

Compatibility* for Macintosh computers: Mac OS X 10.4.8 or above, PowerPC G3, G4, G5 or Intel-based Mac, 256 MB of RAM.

*Note on compatibility: These programs are designed to be used on desktop and laptop computers using the above-mentioned operating systems. They are NOT COMPATIBLE with tablet and smart phone devices using mobile operating systems such as Google's Android and Apple's iOS.
Specials | Readers' Comments | Reviews | Contents | Sample | Cover
Ultrasound Physics CD-ROM Mock Exam
An Interactive Q&A Review for the ARDMS SPI Exam
Version 3.0 CD-ROM


Ultrasound Physics CD-ROM Mock Exam
Cindy A. Owen, RT, RVT, RDMS, FSDMS
James A. Zagzebski, PhD

Exam: Sonography Principals & Instrumentation
Step 2: Mock Exam
CME Credits: 15
ISBN: 0941022781
Format: CD-ROM
Catalog No: 11053-DISC
Price: $89.95

More Details2
For the ARDMS SPI exam!
Here is the SPI edition of the single best-selling mock exam devoted to the ARDMS exam in ultrasound physics! Powerful, featuresome, and fun, this multimedia wonder simulates the exam experience right down to the automatic timer, and it delivers CME credit conveniently and inexpensively. Written by an internationally renowned sonographer who not only loves ultrasound physics but delights in—and excels at—explaining it to others. Covers the physics portion of the Physicians' Vascular Interpretation (PVI) exam.

If you would rather get the downloadable version click here.

600 questions and answers in registry format ensure that you are
     prepared.

83 image-based cases sharpen your wits.

Simple explanations clarify answer choices.

References guide your further study.

Automatic timer paces you.

Performance analysis automatically scores and guides you.

Unlimited personal use means you pay only once.

Educational site licenses available for educators and DMS
     programs.

Earn 15 hours SDMS-approved CME credit.

Most RDMS and RDCS candidates combine this CD-ROM Mock Exam with the specialty reviews described in the RDMS and RDCS sections of this website. Need advice? Please call us!

System Requirements

Compatibility* for Windows computers: Windows 98 or above. Not compatible with Windows 95 or previous.

Compatibility* for Macintosh computers: Mac OS X 10.4.8 or above, PowerPC G3, G4, G5 or Intel-based Mac, 256 MB of RAM.

*Note on compatibility: These programs are designed to be used on desktop and laptop computers using the above-mentioned operating systems. They are NOT COMPATIBLE with tablet and smart phone devices using mobile operating systems such as Google's Android and Apple's iOS.
Specials | Readers' Comments | Reviews | Contents | Sample | Cover
Ultrasound Physics Review
A Q&A Review for the ARDMS SPI Exam

Ultrasound Physics Review
Cindy A. Owen, RT, RVT, RDMS, FSDMS
James A. Zagzebski, PhD

Exam: Sonography Principals & Instrumentation
Step 2: Mock Examination
CME Credits: 12 hours
ISBN: 0941022749
Format: Comb-bound
Catalog No: 11030
Price: $55.00

For the ARDMS SPI exam!
Here is the SPI edition of the single best-selling mock exam devoted to the ARDMS exam in ultrasound physics. If you are looking for guidance and a clear understanding of the principles and facts you must know to pass the SPI exam, this is the review for you. Written by a sonographer who not only loves ultrasound physics but delights in—and excels at—explaining it to others, this mock examination hones your test-taking skills, measures your progress as you study, and assesses your strengths and weaknesses by exam topic so that you can focus your effort where it counts. With 600 registry-like questions, 83 image-based questions, and simple, clear explanations, the SPI edition of the best-selling Ultrasound Physics Review illuminates this difficult subject from the point of view of the sonographer and points the way to success. An Image Gallery prepares you to tackle the scans on the exam. Precisely based on the ARDMS exam outline and edited by eminent medical physicist Jim Zagzebski, PhD, Ultrasound Physics Review covers all topics in the new revised exam. Very effective in combination with any of the physics texts in our online catalog. 12 hours of SDMS-approved CME credit. More than 80 images. 235 pp.
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Essentials of Ultrasound Physics
A Complete Presentation of Ultrasound Physics

Essentials of Ultrasound Physics
James A. Zagzebski, PhD

Step 1: Review Text
ISBN: 0815198523
Format: Softcover
Catalog No: 18011
Price: $76.95

A short, simple, clear, well-illustrated introduction that covers and unifies the basic principles and concepts of ultrasound physics. Perfect for physicsphobes. UPI topics are covered, although (by design) not as deeply or complexly as in Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation by Hedrick, Hykes and Starchman, and Diagnostic Ultrasound: Principles and Instruments by Kremkau. Self-assessment quizzes ensure that you understand each chapter. Mosby. 334 illustrations. 240 pp.
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Sonography Principles and Instruments
8th Edition

Sonography Principles and Instruments
Frederick W. Kremkau, PhD

Step 1: Review Text
ISBN: 9781437709803
Format: Hardcover
Catalog No: 18010
Price: $88.95

The 8th edition of Kremkau's Sonography Principles and Instruments concisely and comprehensively covers the essential aspects of sonography physics and technology, presenting state-of-the-art content in a dynamic, highly visual format. Confidently prepare for the challenges of practice with a clear understanding of how diagnostic sonography works, including Doppler, artifacts, safety, quality assurance, the latest technology, and more.
Key Features
Essential coverage of physics and ultrasound helps you
     prepare for the ARDMS SPI exam.

Straightforward explanations simplify complex content.

Key Points highlight the most important information to help
     you study more efficiently.

Learning features such as chapter outlines, learning
     objectives, bulleted chapter summaries, and a glossary of
     sonography physics terms make difficult concepts easier to
     review and understand.

End-of-chapter exercises test your knowledge and
     understanding with a mix of true-or-false, fill-in-the-blank,
     multiple choice, and mathematical questions.

A mathematics appendix provides fast, efficient access to
     a List of Symbols, a Compilation of Equations, and
     a Mathematics Review.
New to This Edition
A full-color design depicts more than 200 high-quality
     ultrasound scans similar to what you'll encounter in the
     clinical setting.

Updated scans from the most current equipment and
     updated content on 3D imaging, contrast, elastrography,
     and imaging artifacts provide all the information necessary
     to be consistent with current technology.

Full-color photos of common instruments and control
     panels familiarize you with the devices you'll use in practice.

Updated risk and safety statements help you ensure
     compliance with current national standards.

New outline and presentation of materials reflect the 2009
     ARDMS Sonography Principles and Instrumentation
     (SPI) examination.


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Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation
4th Edition

Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation
Dale E. Starchman, PhD
David L. Hykes, PhD
Wayne R. Hedrick, PhD

Step 1: Review Text
ISBN: 0323032125
Format: Hardcover
Catalog No: 18012
Price: $88.95

Like Zagzebski’s Essentials, this fine book is very well-written and easy to understand, but its coverage of UPI topics is broader and more complex. If you want a very thorough text and have neither a fear of physics nor a love of highly technical language, this may be your best choice. Adequately illustrated and well written, it includes a glossary, self-assessment exercises to guide you, and color plates. Mosby. 650 illustrations. 464 pp.
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