The ARDMS AB-Abdomen exam, officially titled Abdomen Sonography Examination, is the required test for earning the ARDMS RDMS certification, a credential at the Specialty level. Passing it validates the skills ARDMS expects from certified professionals, and it can also support progress toward related credentials such as RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer).

The AB-Abdomen exam includes 165 questions, and you have 180 minutes to complete it. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count so you know the pace you need to hold, and practice flagging time-consuming items for review instead of stalling on a single question. Timed sessions in the PrepAwayPDF test engine are the easiest way to build that rhythm before it counts.

You need 555 to pass the AB-Abdomen exam, and the official registration fee is $300 USD. Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying that fee in full again for a retake, so avoid booking your seat on a hunch. Work through the PrepAwayPDF practice test until your scores sit comfortably above the passing requirement before you schedule the exam.

ARDMS asks candidates to meet the following requirement before registering: Must pass the Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) examination. Both SPI and AB must be passed within 5 calendar years. Requires Clinical Verification (CV) Form.. Exam policies do change, so confirm the latest details on the official exam page at https://www.ardms.org/get-certified/rdms/abdomen before you book.

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The ARDMS Abdomen Sonography Examination exam is organized into 4 major domains. Some of the key domains include:

• Pathology, Vascular Abnormalities, Trauma, and Postoperative Anatomy, accounting for 42% of the exam
• Clinical Care, Practice, and Quality Assurance, accounting for 20% of the exam
• Anatomy, Perfusion, and Function, accounting for 30% of the exam

Scroll up to the Exam Topics section for the complete breakdown, and use it to plan how much study time each domain deserves.