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ARDMS AB-Abdomen Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	ARDMS
Exam Name:	Abdomen Sonography Examination
Exam Number:	AB
Passing Score:	555
Certificate Validity Period:	5 years
Real Exam Qty:	165
Available Languages:	English
Exam Format:	Hotspot (point-and-click), Multiple-choice
Exam Price:	$300 USD
Exam Duration:	180 minutes
Related Certifications:	RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer)
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Pearson VUE Test Centers
Pre Condition:	Must pass the Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) examination. Both SPI and AB must be passed within 5 calendar years. Requires Clinical Verification (CV) Form.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.ardms.org/get-certified/rdms/abdomen

ARDMS AB-Abdomen Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Topic 1: Anatomy, Perfusion, and Function	30%	- Assess perfusion and function of anatomic structures 1. Neck (thyroid, parathyroid, salivary glands, lymph nodes) 2. Spleen 3. Penis 4. Urinary system 5. Scrotum 6. Liver 7. Peritoneal cavity (stomach, bowel, appendix) 8. Retroperitoneum (great vessels & branches) 9. Superficial structures (abdominal wall & subcutaneous tissue) 10. Chest 11. Prostate - Assess physical characteristics of anatomic structures 1. Superficial structures (abdominal wall, subcutaneous tissue) 2. Neck (thyroid, parathyroid, salivary glands, lymph nodes) 3. Spleen 4. Pancreas 5. Penis 6. Urinary system 7. Scrotum 8. Liver 9. Peritoneal cavity (stomach, bowel, appendix) 10. Retroperitoneum (great vessels & branches) 11. Breast 12. Chest 13. Prostate 14. Biliary system
Topic 2: Pathology, Vascular Abnormalities, Trauma, and Postoperative Anatomy	42%	- Assess anatomic structures for pathology 1. Abdominal wall 2. Biliary system (calculi, cholecystitis, etc.) 3. Scrotum (fluid, hernia, masses, infection, parenchymal disease) 4. Popliteal fossa (masses, fluid) 5. Neck (diffuse parenchymal disease, inflammation, masses, etc.) 6. Urinary system (masses, obstruction, parenchymal disease, infection) 7. Spleen (splenomegaly, parenchymal changes, masses) 8. Superficial structures (foreign bodies, infection, fluid, masses) 9. Joints (fluid, etc.) 10. Peritoneal cavity (fluid) 11. Penis (abnormalities) 12. Pancreas (infection, masses, obstruction, etc.) 13. Breast (masses, infection, etc.) 14. Liver (hepatitis, fatty infiltration, cirrhosis, neoplasm, abscess, cyst, etc.) 15. Gastrointestinal system (masses, obstruction, pyloric stenosis, intussusception, etc.) 16. Prostate (parenchymal disease or masses, e.g., benign prostatic hypertrophy) 17. Retroperitoneum (fibrosis, lymphadenopathy, etc.) - Assess anatomic structures for vascular abnormalities 1. Liver (Budd-Chiari syndrome, arteriovenous fistula, portal vein thrombosis, collateralization) - Assess anatomic structures for trauma-related abnormalities - Assess aspects related to postoperative anatomy
Topic 3: Clinical Care, Practice, and Quality Assurance	20%	- Incorporate clinical standards/guidelines with performed study - Obtain accurate measurements - Assist/support during procedures - Incorporate clinical data with performed study
Topic 4: Abdominal Physics	8%	- Apply concepts of equipment/image optimization - Apply concepts of imaging artifacts

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Are there any prerequisites for the AB-Abdomen exam?

ARDMS lists the following prerequisites for the ARDMS Abdomen Sonography Examination: Must pass the Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) examination. Both SPI and AB must be passed within 5 calendar years. Requires Clinical Verification (CV) Form..

Verify the current requirements on the official certification page before registering.

What topics does the AB-Abdomen exam cover?

The ARDMS Abdomen Sonography Examination blueprint is organized around these main domains:

Clinical Care, Practice, and Quality Assurance (20%)
Abdominal Physics (8%)
Anatomy, Perfusion, and Function (30%)

Additional domains follow in the official outline; our bank covers the complete set.

How many questions are on the AB-Abdomen exam, and how long does it take?

Per the latest exam information, the AB-Abdomen exam contains 165 questions and allows 180 minutes minutes. The software and online engines let you rehearse under those exact conditions.

What is your refund policy if I fail the AB-Abdomen exam?

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What score do I need to pass the AB-Abdomen exam, and what does it cost?

Currently, the AB-Abdomen exam requires a passing score of 555, and the registration fee is $300 USD. Both figures belong to ARDMS and can change, so confirm them on the official site when you book.

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