ARDMS ABDOMEN MOCK EXAMINATION TEST
2026 FULL SOLVED QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Regulation of serum electrolytes is a function of the. Answer:
kidneys
The urinary system regulates serum electrolytes.
◉ Which of the following abnormalities are demonstrated in this
sonogram. Answer: Hydrocele and complex epididymal cyst
An anechoic fluid collection is identified in the right scrotal sac. The
scrotal wall appears thin. This is most consistent with a hydrocele. A
complex cyst is also identified in the head of the epididymis.
◉ The arrow is identifying which of the following structures?.
Answer: Falciform ligament
A hyperechoic linear structure extends anterior to the left lobe of the
liver consistent with the falciform ligament. The falciform attaches
the liver to the anterior abdominal wall and separates the
subphrenic space into right and left compartments.
,◉ Elevation in creatinine levels is associated with. Answer: renal
failure, chronic nephritis, or urinary obstruction
Elevation in creatinine levels is associated with renal failure, chronic
nephritis, or urinary obstruction.
◉ Prominence of the portal veins is a sonographic characteristic of
which of the following abnormalities?. Answer: Hepatitis
The contour of the liver is generally unaffected in cases of acute
hepatitis. Acute hepatitis may demonstrate a hypoechoic liver
parenchyma, hepatomegaly, associated splenomegaly, and
prominence of the portal veins (star effect).
◉ A positive Phalen's sign is associated with an abnormality of
which of the following joints?. Answer: Wrist
A positive Phalen's and/or Tinel's sign is associated with carpal
tunnel syndrome (wrist).
◉ The arrow is identifying which of the following structures?.
Answer: Right renal artery
,The right renal artery coursing posterior to the inferior vena cava is
a common sonographic landmark.
◉ The main lobar fissure is a sonographic landmark used for
locating the. Answer: gallbladder fossa
The main lobar fissure is a sonographic landmark used to locate the
gallbladder fossa.
◉ Dehydration increases the risk for developing. Answer: renal vein
thrombosis
Dehydration increases the risk for developing renal vein thrombosis
◉ Spectral analysis of the suprarenal portion of the abdominal aorta
should demonstrate a. Answer: high resistance waveform with a low
diastolic component
The abdominal aorta demonstrates a high resistance waveform with
a low diastolic component proximal to the renal arteries. A triphasic
waveform is found distal to the renal arteries.
◉ Which of the following ligaments is present in this image of the
liver?. Answer: Venosum
, The sonogram demonstrates the left and caudate lobes of the liver
separated by the hyperechoic ligament of venosum.
◉ Glisson's capsule surrounds which of the following organs?.
Answer: Liver
Glisson's capsule surrounds the liver and Gerota's fascia surrounds
the kidneys.
◉ A patient presents with abdominal pain and fever following an
appendectomy. Based on this clinical history, the sonographic
findings are most suspicious for a(n). Answer: abscess
An irregular bordered, complex hepatic mass is present in a febrile
post appendectomy patient most likely representing a hepatic
abscess.
◉ Which of the following gallbladder abnormalities is not always
pathological in origin?. Answer: Biliary sludge
Biliary sludge may develop in cases of prolonged fasting or biliary
disease.
2026 FULL SOLVED QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Regulation of serum electrolytes is a function of the. Answer:
kidneys
The urinary system regulates serum electrolytes.
◉ Which of the following abnormalities are demonstrated in this
sonogram. Answer: Hydrocele and complex epididymal cyst
An anechoic fluid collection is identified in the right scrotal sac. The
scrotal wall appears thin. This is most consistent with a hydrocele. A
complex cyst is also identified in the head of the epididymis.
◉ The arrow is identifying which of the following structures?.
Answer: Falciform ligament
A hyperechoic linear structure extends anterior to the left lobe of the
liver consistent with the falciform ligament. The falciform attaches
the liver to the anterior abdominal wall and separates the
subphrenic space into right and left compartments.
,◉ Elevation in creatinine levels is associated with. Answer: renal
failure, chronic nephritis, or urinary obstruction
Elevation in creatinine levels is associated with renal failure, chronic
nephritis, or urinary obstruction.
◉ Prominence of the portal veins is a sonographic characteristic of
which of the following abnormalities?. Answer: Hepatitis
The contour of the liver is generally unaffected in cases of acute
hepatitis. Acute hepatitis may demonstrate a hypoechoic liver
parenchyma, hepatomegaly, associated splenomegaly, and
prominence of the portal veins (star effect).
◉ A positive Phalen's sign is associated with an abnormality of
which of the following joints?. Answer: Wrist
A positive Phalen's and/or Tinel's sign is associated with carpal
tunnel syndrome (wrist).
◉ The arrow is identifying which of the following structures?.
Answer: Right renal artery
,The right renal artery coursing posterior to the inferior vena cava is
a common sonographic landmark.
◉ The main lobar fissure is a sonographic landmark used for
locating the. Answer: gallbladder fossa
The main lobar fissure is a sonographic landmark used to locate the
gallbladder fossa.
◉ Dehydration increases the risk for developing. Answer: renal vein
thrombosis
Dehydration increases the risk for developing renal vein thrombosis
◉ Spectral analysis of the suprarenal portion of the abdominal aorta
should demonstrate a. Answer: high resistance waveform with a low
diastolic component
The abdominal aorta demonstrates a high resistance waveform with
a low diastolic component proximal to the renal arteries. A triphasic
waveform is found distal to the renal arteries.
◉ Which of the following ligaments is present in this image of the
liver?. Answer: Venosum
, The sonogram demonstrates the left and caudate lobes of the liver
separated by the hyperechoic ligament of venosum.
◉ Glisson's capsule surrounds which of the following organs?.
Answer: Liver
Glisson's capsule surrounds the liver and Gerota's fascia surrounds
the kidneys.
◉ A patient presents with abdominal pain and fever following an
appendectomy. Based on this clinical history, the sonographic
findings are most suspicious for a(n). Answer: abscess
An irregular bordered, complex hepatic mass is present in a febrile
post appendectomy patient most likely representing a hepatic
abscess.
◉ Which of the following gallbladder abnormalities is not always
pathological in origin?. Answer: Biliary sludge
Biliary sludge may develop in cases of prolonged fasting or biliary
disease.
