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Obstetrics & Gynecology 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, abnormal pelvic anatomy and physiology represents 24%–28% of the Obstetrics and Gynecology exam, whereas patient care, preparation, and technique represent 1%–5%.
The complete outline for the Obstetrics and Gynecology specialty examination appears below.
Please note that this is the current Obstetrics & Gynecology Exam content outline, which became effective February 2007.
| I. Gynecology—Normal Pelvic Anatomy and Physiology: pediatric, reproductive, and perimenopausal/postmenopausal (21%–25%) |
A. Uterus
B. Ovaries
C. Fallopian tubes
D. Other adnexal structures
E. Cul-de-sac
F. Vagina
G. Vascular/Doppler
H. Supporting structures
I. Menstrual cycle
J. Contraception and hormone replacement
K. Laboratory evaluation/drug effects |
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II. Gynecology—Abnormal Pelvic Anatomy and Physiology: pediatric, reproductive, and perimenopausal/postmenopausal (24%–28%) |
A. Uterine
1. Congenital
2. Acquired
B. Ovaries
C. Fallopian tubes
D. Other adnexal structures
E. Cul-de-sac
F. Vagina
G. Vascular/Doppler
H. Supporting structures
I. Menstrual cycle
J. Infertility
1. Causes
2. ART (assisted reproductive technology)
K. Laboratory evaluation/ Drug effects
L. Gynecology-related studies
M. Extra-pelvic pathology associated with gynecology |
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III. Obstetrics—First Trimester (11%–14%) |
A. Anatomy
B. Cul-de-sac
C. Measurements
D. Physiologic development
E. Pregnancy failure
F. Ectopic pregnancy
G. Abnormalities
H. Ovaries/adnexa |
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IV. Obstetrics—Second/Third Trimester Normal Anatomy (8%–12%) |
A. Abdomen
B. Cardiovascular system
C. Central nervous system
D. Gastrointestinal system
E. Genitourinary system
F. Musculoskeletal system
G. Thorax |
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V. Obstetrics—Second/Third Trimester Assessment (4%–8%) |
A. Placenta and umbilical cord
1. Anatomy/physiology
2. Development/grading
3. Doppler
4. Pathology
5. Position
B. Obstetrics—measurements
1. Head/face
2. Trunk
3. Extremities
C. Amniotic fluid assessment
D. Fetal lie
E. Fetal well-being |
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VI. Obstetrics—Complications (12%–16%) |
A. Antepartum
B. Fetal demise
C. Fetal therapy
D. Genetic studies
E. Intrauterine growth restriction
F. Maternal illness
G. Multiple gestations
H. Postpartum
I. Syndromes |
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VII. Obstetrics—Fetal Abnormalities (10%–16%) |
A. Abdominal wall
B. Cardiovascular system
C. Central nervous system
D. Facial
E. Gastrointestinal
F. Genitourinary
G. Musculoskeletal
H. Neck
I. Thoracic
J. Coexisting maternal disorders |
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VIII. Obstetrics/Gynecology—Patient Care/Preparation/Technique (1%–5 %) |
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