A ARDMS certification unlocks career development that stays locked without it. The ARDMS Abdomen Sonography Examination exam is the key, and the 165 practice questions at ActualPDF are cut to fit it.

ARDMS AB-Abdomen Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	ARDMS
Exam Name:	Abdomen Sonography Examination
Exam Number:	AB
Exam Price:	$300 USD
Exam Format:	Hotspot (point-and-click), Multiple-choice
Certificate Validity Period:	5 years
Real Exam Qty:	165
Passing Score:	555
Related Certifications:	RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer)
Exam Duration:	180 minutes
Available Languages:	English
Sample Questions:	DOWNLOAD DEMO
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. Penis 2. Liver 3. Neck (thyroid, parathyroid, salivary glands, lymph nodes) 4. Superficial structures (abdominal wall & subcutaneous tissue) 5. Retroperitoneum (great vessels & branches) 6. Prostate 7. Urinary system 8. Chest 9. Spleen 10. Scrotum 11. Peritoneal cavity (stomach, bowel, appendix) - Assess physical characteristics of anatomic structures 1. Penis 2. Liver 3. Neck (thyroid, parathyroid, salivary glands, lymph nodes) 4. Breast 5. Retroperitoneum (great vessels & branches) 6. Prostate 7. Pancreas 8. Urinary system 9. Chest 10. Superficial structures (abdominal wall, subcutaneous tissue) 11. Spleen 12. Scrotum 13. Peritoneal cavity (stomach, bowel, appendix) 14. Biliary system
Topic 2: Clinical Care, Practice, and Quality Assurance	20%	- Incorporate clinical data with performed study - Assist/support during procedures - Incorporate clinical standards/guidelines with performed study - Obtain accurate measurements
Topic 3: Pathology, Vascular Abnormalities, Trauma, and Postoperative Anatomy	42%	- Assess aspects related to postoperative anatomy - Assess anatomic structures for pathology 1. Prostate (parenchymal disease or masses, e.g., benign prostatic hypertrophy) 2. Scrotum (fluid, hernia, masses, infection, parenchymal disease) 3. Joints (fluid, etc.) 4. Biliary system (calculi, cholecystitis, etc.) 5. Retroperitoneum (fibrosis, lymphadenopathy, etc.) 6. Urinary system (masses, obstruction, parenchymal disease, infection) 7. Gastrointestinal system (masses, obstruction, pyloric stenosis, intussusception, etc.) 8. Liver (hepatitis, fatty infiltration, cirrhosis, neoplasm, abscess, cyst, etc.) 9. Neck (diffuse parenchymal disease, inflammation, masses, etc.) 10. Superficial structures (foreign bodies, infection, fluid, masses) 11. Abdominal wall 12. Penis (abnormalities) 13. Spleen (splenomegaly, parenchymal changes, masses) 14. Pancreas (infection, masses, obstruction, etc.) 15. Breast (masses, infection, etc.) 16. Peritoneal cavity (fluid) 17. Popliteal fossa (masses, fluid) - Assess anatomic structures for trauma-related abnormalities - Assess anatomic structures for vascular abnormalities 1. Liver (Budd-Chiari syndrome, arteriovenous fistula, portal vein thrombosis, collateralization)
Topic 4: Abdominal Physics	8%	- Apply concepts of equipment/image optimization - Apply concepts of imaging artifacts

Frequently Asked Questions: ARDMS Abdomen Sonography Examination

What certification do I get for passing AB-Abdomen?

ARDMS Abdomen Sonography Examination is an official ARDMS certification exam, registered under the code AB-Abdomen. Passing it awards the ARDMS RDMS certification, a credential at the Specialty level. It also connects to RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer). The exam is demanding by design, and that difficulty is precisely what makes the credential meaningful for career development.

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

The ARDMS Abdomen Sonography Examination exam presents 165 questions within 180 minutes. That is a brisk pace, and the candidates who handle it best are the ones who rehearsed it. Use the ActualPDF engine for full timed simulations, practice flagging and returning, and arrive on exam day with a pacing strategy already proven.

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

Passing ARDMS Abdomen Sonography Examination takes 555, and official registration costs $300 USD. Retakes bill the full $300 USD again, so preparation is the least expensive insurance available. Let your ActualPDF practice scores guide the timing: book when you clear the requirement consistently, not occasionally.

Are there any prerequisites for the AB-Abdomen exam?

Must pass the Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) examination. Both SPI and AB must be passed within 5 calendar years. Requires Clinical Verification (CV) Form.

Policies get revised, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.

Can I try the AB-Abdomen material before I buy?

Yes. ActualPDF offers a free demo of the ARDMS Abdomen Sonography Examination questions, so you can verify the quality personally before purchasing. Your purchase then includes a one-year service warranty: updates are free for 365 days, and after expiry you can extend the update service at a 50% discount.

What if I fail the AB-Abdomen exam, and how is delivery handled?

Your money is protected by a 100% money-back guarantee with defined conditions. Take the ARDMS Abdomen Sonography Examination exam within 60 days of purchase; if you fail, you may claim a full refund, provided the exam matches your product. Attempts within 3 days of purchase are ineligible, as are downloaded-but-unused products, free materials, and expired orders; the candidate name must match the payer name. Submit a scanned enrollment slip and the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam, and claims are processed within 7 days. You may instead wait for the update version or change to other exam material: exchange for two other exam products of equal value, free, with your original purchase keeping its update service.

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What topics are covered in the AB-Abdomen exam?

ARDMS Abdomen Sonography Examination is organized into 4 official domains. The most heavily weighted are Abdominal Physics (8%), Pathology, Vascular Abnormalities, Trauma, and Postoperative Anatomy (42%), and Anatomy, Perfusion, and Function (30%). The full breakdown appears above on this page; study the weightings and your preparation priorities set themselves.