ARDMS Adult Echocardiography (RDCS) Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the ARDMS Adult Echocardiography (RDCS) Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the ARDMS Adult Echocardiography (RDCS) exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 11 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the ARDMS Adult Echocardiography (RDCS) Vocabulary Game
Cardiac anatomy
Myocardial function
Cardiomyopathy
Congenital heart
Connective tissue
Valve disease
Infection control
Emergencies
Measurement techniques
Artifacts
Contrast
Sources for these terms (13)
- How the Heart Works - How Blood Flows through the Heart · Source checked 2026-11-03
- How the Heart Works - What the Heart Looks Like · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Recommendations for Cardiac Chamber Quantification by Echocardiography in Adults: An Update from the American Society of Echocardiography and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Cardiomyopathy - Types · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Congenital Heart Defects - Types · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Guidelines for the Echocardiographic Assessment of Atrial Septal Defect and Patent Foramen Ovale: From the American Society of Echocardiography and Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Marfan Syndrome · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Recommendations on the Echocardiographic Assessment of Aortic Valve Stenosis: A Focused Update from the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging and the American Society of Echocardiography · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Recommendations for Noninvasive Evaluation of Native Valvular Regurgitation: A Report from the American Society of Echocardiography Developed in Collaboration with the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Bloodborne Pathogens - 1910.1030 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- CPR · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Guidelines for the Echocardiographic Assessment of the Right Heart in Adults and Special Considerations in Pulmonary Hypertension: Recommendations from the American Society of Echocardiography · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Recommendations for the Identification and Mitigation of Cardiac Ultrasound Artifacts: A Guideline from the American Society of Echocardiography · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the Adult Echocardiography (AE) Exam
Adult Echocardiography (AE) is a qualifying specialty exam for the RDCS credential. It covers cardiac anatomy and physiology, pathology, clinical care and safety, measurement techniques and sonographic views, and instrumentation, optimization, and contrast.
Exam sponsor: ARDMS, an Inteleos Council. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
150 questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
Scaled score 555
Reported exam pass rate: 78% first-time / 71% overall (2023). official historical cohort results published by Inteleos; not an estimate of an individual candidate's odds This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the RDCS Adult Echocardiography vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the RDCS Adult Echocardiography vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 RDCS Adult Echocardiography terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the RDCS Adult Echocardiography terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the ARDMS, an Inteleos Council content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the RDCS Adult Echocardiography exam?
The ARDMS Adult Echocardiography exam contains approximately 150 multiple-choice questions, which may include hotspot (advanced item type) questions that require marking specific locations on images.
What score do I need to pass RDCS Adult Echocardiography?
You need a scaled score of 555 to pass, on a scale of 300-700. This is consistent across all ARDMS specialty examinations. Your raw score is converted to a scaled score to account for slight variations in exam difficulty.