ARDMS Abdomen (RDMS) Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the ARDMS Abdomen (RDMS) Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the ARDMS Abdomen (RDMS) exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 18 exam terms across 4 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 Abdomen (RDMS) Vocabulary Game
Abdominal anatomy
Abdominal pathology
Abdominal physics
Clinical practice
Sources for these terms (20)
- Liver Diseases · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Spleen Diseases · Source checked 2026-11-03
- The Urinary Tract & How It Works · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Aortic Aneurysm · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Gallbladder Diseases · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hernia · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Kidney Stones · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Simple Kidney Cysts · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Intestinal Obstruction · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Colon Polyps · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Peptic Ulcers (Stomach or Duodenal Ulcers) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Definition & Facts for Cirrhosis · Source checked 2026-11-03
- As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) Principle · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Liver Biopsy · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- ACR–AIUM–SPR–SRU Practice Parameter for the Performance of an Ultrasound Examination of the Abdomen and/or Retroperitoneum (Revised 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Screening, USPSTF Recommendation Statement · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Gallbladder Cancer Treatment (PDQ), Patient Version · Source checked 2026-11-03
- New MASLD Nomenclature · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the RDMS Abdomen Exam
The RDMS Abdomen specialty exam assesses knowledge of abdominal sonographic anatomy, physiology, and pathology. The exam covers liver, gallbladder, biliary system, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, abdominal vasculature, and peritoneal cavity using diagnostic ultrasound techniques. Candidates must also pass the SPI (Sonography Principles & Instrumentation) exam; the two can be taken in any order within five years.
Exam sponsor: ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
165 questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
Scaled score 555 (300-700 scale)
Reported exam pass rate: 72%. first-time takers in 2023 (64% overall) 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 ARDMS Abdomen 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 ARDMS Abdomen vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 18 ARDMS Abdomen 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 ARDMS Abdomen terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the RDMS Abdomen specialty exam?
The RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) Abdomen specialty exam is administered by ARDMS to certify sonographers in abdominal imaging. The exam tests knowledge of abdominal anatomy, scanning techniques, pathology recognition, and Doppler assessment of abdominal organs and vasculature. Passing earns the RDMS credential with Abdomen (AB) specialty designation.
What are the prerequisites for the RDMS Abdomen exam?
Candidates must pass both the SPI (Sonography Principles & Instrumentation) exam and the Abdomen specialty exam within five years of each other, in any order. Additionally, you must meet one of ARDMS eligibility pathways: (1) Completion of a diagnostic medical sonography program, (2) Bachelor's degree with specific clinical experience, or (3) Other ARDMS-approved pathways including 12 months of clinical ultrasound experience.