2026 update |ARDMS Abdomen Board|
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QUESTIONS (Frequently Most Tested)
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accurate)|GET IT A+
Which of the following is not a factor when choosing a high-level disinfectant?
a. Exposure to sunlight
b. Temperature
c. Disinfection time
d. Ventilation requirements - ANSWER-The factors to consider when choosing a
high-level disinfectant are transducer compatibility, ventilation requirements,
disinfection time, rinse temperature, re-use period, cycle cost, neutralization
requirements.
ANSWER: A
Which type of kidney infection is considered a critical finding?
a. Acute pyelonephritis
b. Glomerulonephritis
c. Emphysematous pyelonephritis
, d. Chronic pyelonephritis - ANSWER-Emphysematous pyelonephritis is considered
a critical finding on a renal US exam. If not treated early, it may lead to fulminant
sepsis and carries a high mortality.
ANSWER: C
All of the following are techniques that can be used to assist an Alzheimer's
patient during a US exam, except:
a. Allow a family member to accompany them during their exam
b. Keep the exam room door open and the lights on during the exam in case you
need to get help quickly
c. Have the patient's nurse alert you to helpful techniques used with this patient
d. Bring something that is usually familiar to the patient into the exam room -
ANSWER-There is no need to compromise patient privacy and exam performance
due to patient condition. Always consult the patient's nurse or family member for
any special considerations needed while performing the exam.
ANSWER: B
Put the following in order of increasing echogenicity:
a. Pancreas, spleen, liver, renal sinus, renal parenchyma
b. Renal parenchyma, spleen, liver, pancreas, renal sinus
c. Renal sinus, pancreas, liver, spleen, renal parenchyma
d. Renal sinus, renal parenchyma, liver, spleen, pancreas - ANSWER-The order of
echogenicities in the abdomen from most echogenic to least: APLS > Renal sinus >
Pancreas > Liver or Spleen > renal parenchyma.
ANSWER: C
,Which of the following is a contraindication for a renal biopsy?
a. Current Warfarin use
b. Current antibiotic treatment
c. AIDS
d. Polycystic kidney disease - ANSWER-Patients who are currently taking a blood
thinner cannot have a biopsy unless they can stop the meds for several days.
ANSWER: A
All of the following are usually part of the normal paracentesis procedure, except?
a. Post procedure chest x-ray
b. Puncture usually made lateral to the mammary line
c. Only a small amount of fluid is removed for a diagnostic procedure
d. Removal of up to 6 liters of fluid in one day - ANSWER-A pre and post
procedure x-ray are normally performed for a Thoracentesis.
ANSWER: A
Which blood vessel is located lateral to the left lobe of the thyroid and
demonstrates an anechoic ovoid shape in a transverse view of the mid thyroid?
a. Left external carotid artery
b. Left internal jugular vein
c. Left CCA
d. Superior vena cava - ANSWER-The internal jugular vein is located to the left
lobe of the thyroid and demonstrates an anechoic ovoid shape in a transverse
view of the mid thyroid. The carotid artery is also lateral to the thyroid but it
should be a circular structure.
, ANSWER: B
Which of the following is the least likely sonographic characteristic of papillary
carcinoma of the thyroid?
a. Hypervascularity
b. Multiple cystic areas within the mass
c. Cervical lymphadenopathy
d. Microcalcifications - ANSWER-Sonographic characteristics of Papillary Cancer of
the thyroid include heterogeneous, hypoechoic solid mass with
microcalcifications. The mass is hypervascular in most cases. It is commonly
associated with enlarged cervical lymph nodes due to metastasis. Cystic
degeneration of the mass is very rare.
ANSWER: B
Which of the following vessels can be identified as a circular structure
immediately posterior to the neck of the pancreas?
a. Splenic vein
b. Celiac axis
c. SMA
d. IVC - ANSWER-The splenic vein would be identified as a tubular structure that
courses posterior to the pancreas. The IVC is posterior to the head. The Celiac axis
is superior to the head of the pancreas.
ANSWER: C
LATEST UPDATE COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS (Frequently Most Tested)
AND VERIFEID ANSWERS (100%
accurate)|GET IT A+
Which of the following is not a factor when choosing a high-level disinfectant?
a. Exposure to sunlight
b. Temperature
c. Disinfection time
d. Ventilation requirements - ANSWER-The factors to consider when choosing a
high-level disinfectant are transducer compatibility, ventilation requirements,
disinfection time, rinse temperature, re-use period, cycle cost, neutralization
requirements.
ANSWER: A
Which type of kidney infection is considered a critical finding?
a. Acute pyelonephritis
b. Glomerulonephritis
c. Emphysematous pyelonephritis
, d. Chronic pyelonephritis - ANSWER-Emphysematous pyelonephritis is considered
a critical finding on a renal US exam. If not treated early, it may lead to fulminant
sepsis and carries a high mortality.
ANSWER: C
All of the following are techniques that can be used to assist an Alzheimer's
patient during a US exam, except:
a. Allow a family member to accompany them during their exam
b. Keep the exam room door open and the lights on during the exam in case you
need to get help quickly
c. Have the patient's nurse alert you to helpful techniques used with this patient
d. Bring something that is usually familiar to the patient into the exam room -
ANSWER-There is no need to compromise patient privacy and exam performance
due to patient condition. Always consult the patient's nurse or family member for
any special considerations needed while performing the exam.
ANSWER: B
Put the following in order of increasing echogenicity:
a. Pancreas, spleen, liver, renal sinus, renal parenchyma
b. Renal parenchyma, spleen, liver, pancreas, renal sinus
c. Renal sinus, pancreas, liver, spleen, renal parenchyma
d. Renal sinus, renal parenchyma, liver, spleen, pancreas - ANSWER-The order of
echogenicities in the abdomen from most echogenic to least: APLS > Renal sinus >
Pancreas > Liver or Spleen > renal parenchyma.
ANSWER: C
,Which of the following is a contraindication for a renal biopsy?
a. Current Warfarin use
b. Current antibiotic treatment
c. AIDS
d. Polycystic kidney disease - ANSWER-Patients who are currently taking a blood
thinner cannot have a biopsy unless they can stop the meds for several days.
ANSWER: A
All of the following are usually part of the normal paracentesis procedure, except?
a. Post procedure chest x-ray
b. Puncture usually made lateral to the mammary line
c. Only a small amount of fluid is removed for a diagnostic procedure
d. Removal of up to 6 liters of fluid in one day - ANSWER-A pre and post
procedure x-ray are normally performed for a Thoracentesis.
ANSWER: A
Which blood vessel is located lateral to the left lobe of the thyroid and
demonstrates an anechoic ovoid shape in a transverse view of the mid thyroid?
a. Left external carotid artery
b. Left internal jugular vein
c. Left CCA
d. Superior vena cava - ANSWER-The internal jugular vein is located to the left
lobe of the thyroid and demonstrates an anechoic ovoid shape in a transverse
view of the mid thyroid. The carotid artery is also lateral to the thyroid but it
should be a circular structure.
, ANSWER: B
Which of the following is the least likely sonographic characteristic of papillary
carcinoma of the thyroid?
a. Hypervascularity
b. Multiple cystic areas within the mass
c. Cervical lymphadenopathy
d. Microcalcifications - ANSWER-Sonographic characteristics of Papillary Cancer of
the thyroid include heterogeneous, hypoechoic solid mass with
microcalcifications. The mass is hypervascular in most cases. It is commonly
associated with enlarged cervical lymph nodes due to metastasis. Cystic
degeneration of the mass is very rare.
ANSWER: B
Which of the following vessels can be identified as a circular structure
immediately posterior to the neck of the pancreas?
a. Splenic vein
b. Celiac axis
c. SMA
d. IVC - ANSWER-The splenic vein would be identified as a tubular structure that
courses posterior to the pancreas. The IVC is posterior to the head. The Celiac axis
is superior to the head of the pancreas.
ANSWER: C
