Free ARDMS OB/GYN Practice Questions
Original questions with explanations
These original ARDMS OB/GYN practice questions are educational examples designed to exercise reasoning. They are not recalled exam items and do not imply access to live or confidential test content.
Question 1
Why must fetal biometric measurements use standardized planes and landmarks?
- A. To improve accuracy, reproducibility, and valid comparison with reference data
- B. To shorten every exam
- C. To eliminate clinical context
- D. To determine genetics alone
Answer and explanation
A. To improve accuracy, reproducibility, and valid comparison with reference data Measurement validity depends on correct imaging planes and caliper placement.
Question 2
Which finding requires prompt escalation during an obstetric examination?
- A. Normal fetal movement
- B. A stored image
- C. A concerning fetal or maternal finding under the facility’s critical-results policy
- D. A complete label
Answer and explanation
C. A concerning fetal or maternal finding under the facility’s critical-results policy Urgent findings require timely communication under established policy.
Question 3
What is the benefit of transvaginal imaging in early pregnancy when indicated?
- A. It always replaces abdominal imaging
- B. It determines viability from one sign
- C. Higher-resolution assessment of early pelvic and gestational structures
- D. It eliminates consent
Answer and explanation
C. Higher-resolution assessment of early pelvic and gestational structures Closer proximity and higher frequency can improve early-pregnancy visualization.
Question 4
When using spectral Doppler, angle correction is important because:
- A. It removes aliasing in every case
- B. Velocity estimates depend on the insonation angle
- C. It changes anatomy
- D. It creates pregnancy dating
Answer and explanation
B. Velocity estimates depend on the insonation angle Incorrect angle assumptions can substantially alter calculated velocity.
Question 5
What should anchor OB/GYN preparation?
- A. The current ARDMS OB/GYN examination content outline
- B. An abdomen outline alone
- C. Recalled items
- D. Device advertisements
Answer and explanation
A. The current ARDMS OB/GYN examination content outline The official specialty outline defines the current exam scope.
How to Review Your Results
For every missed item, name the tested concept, explain why the correct option is best, and identify the clue that rules out each distractor. Then review the corresponding official content domain.
Official Sources
- ARDMS Obstetrics and Gynecology specialty examination
- Inteleos Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification