ARDMS Abdomen (RDMS) Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the ARDMS Abdomen (RDMS) Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 18 ARDMS Abdomen (RDMS) terms across 4 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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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 do the ARDMS Abdomen vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 18 ARDMS Abdomen terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
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.