Apr 02, 2026 PASS ARDMS AE-Adult-Echocardiography EXAM WITH UPDATED DUMPS [Q54-Q73]

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Apr 02, 2026 PASS ARDMS AE-Adult-Echocardiography EXAM WITH UPDATED DUMPS

AE-Adult-Echocardiography Questions PDF [2026] Use Valid New dump to Clear Exam

NEW QUESTION 54
What is the incidental finding seen by color Doppler in this four-chamber view of a patient with left atrial enlargement?

Muscular ventricular septal defect

Coronary-cameral fistula

Patent foramen ovale

Sinus venosus defect

NEW QUESTION 55
Acute severe aortic regurgitation leads to a marked increase in which pressure?

End-diastolic

End-systolic

Early-diastolic

Early-systolic

NEW QUESTION 56
Which wall is indicated by the arrows on this image?

Anteroseptum

Inferoseptum

Anterolateral

Inferior

NEW QUESTION 57
When should the left ventricular end-diastohc diameter be measured?

Onset of P wave

Onset of QRS complex

First frame after aortic valve closure

First frame after mitral valve closure

NEW QUESTION 58
Which type of mass is typically attached to the fossa ovalis of the left atrium?

Myxoma

Fibroelastoma

Sarcoma

Lipoma

NEW QUESTION 59
The respirometer should be turned on when assessing which possible disease process(es)?

Congestive heart failure

Ischemic cardiomyopathy

Mitral regurgitation and stenosis

Pericardial effusion and tamponade

NEW QUESTION 60
Which condition is most plausible based on the finding indicated by the arrow on this image?

Cardiac tamponade

Constrictive pericarditis

Pulmonary embolism

Pulmonary hypertension

NEW QUESTION 61
Which echogenic structure is indicated by the arrow on this image?

Vegetation

Tumor

Thrombus

Annular calcification

NEW QUESTION 62
Which procedure is most appropriate for evaluation of an atrial septal defect in the presence of an atrial septal aneurysm?

Cardiac MRI

Cardiac catheterization

Agitated saline contrast echocardiogram

Transesophageal echocardiogram

NEW QUESTION 63
Which of the following measurements is required for calculating the Qp/Qs ratio?

Mitral valve velocity time integral (VTI)

Aortic valve VTI

Tricuspid valve VTI

Right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) VTI

NEW QUESTION 64
Which coronary artery territory is associated with the wall motion abnormality demonstrated in this video?

Right

Left circumflex

Left anterior descending

Posterior descending

NEW QUESTION 65
Which valve and secondary finding are associated with the ‘flying W sign on spectral Doppler and M-mode?

Pulmonic; pulmonary hypertension

Pulmonic; pulmonary bioprosthesis

Tricuspid; tricuspid regurgitation

Tricuspid; flail tricuspid leaflet

NEW QUESTION 66
Which patient positioning is best for obtaining the waveform seen in this image obtained by a non-imaging transducer?

Laying on left side

Laying on right side

Laying on back with chin down

Laying on stomach with left arm raised

NEW QUESTION 67
A patient presents in the emergency room with a history of chronic high Wood pressure and new onset severe back pain. A physical exam reveals a new diastolic murmur. Which would be the most likely finding?

Aortic aneurysm

Aortic dissection

Left ventricular rupture

Ruptured papillary muscle

NEW QUESTION 68
Which is an abnormal response to a stress echocardiogram?

Hyperdynamic wall motion

Increased end-systolic volume

Increased ejection fraction

Decreased end-diastolic volume

NEW QUESTION 69
Which method of measuring left atrial size is most recommended and most accurate?

3D imaging and volume calculations

Linear dimension in the anteroposterior plane

Area by planimetry, indexed to body surface area

Biplane disk summation, indexed to body surface area

NEW QUESTION 70
Which parameter is necessary to calculate a 2D left atrial volume index?

Age

Height

Blood pressure

Cardiac output

NEW QUESTION 71
Which view is best for assessing atrial situs in the presence of congenital heart disease?

Subcostal

Short axis

Long axis

Suprasternal notch

NEW QUESTION 72
Which mitral valve filling pattern is characterized by a long deceleration time and an E/A ratio of 0.6?

Restrictive

Pseudonormal

Impaired relaxation

Normal

NEW QUESTION 73
Which method is useful for obtaining a good quality pulmonary vein spectral Doppler waveform for evaluation of diastolic function?

Use of non-imaging transducer

Use of continuous wave Doppler

Doppler wall filter settings changed to allow for low frequency signals

Doppler wall filter settings changed to filter out low frequency signals

ARDMS AE-Adult-Echocardiography Exam Syllabus Topics:

Topic	Details
Topic 1	Clinical Care and Safety: This section of the exam measures skills of adult echocardiography technicians in applying clinical care principles and safety protocols. It includes evaluating patient history and external data, preparing patients including fasting state and intravenous line management, proper patient positioning, EKG lead placement, blood pressure measurement, and ergonomic techniques. Candidates are expected to identify critical echocardiographic findings, know contraindications for procedures, and be able to respond and manage medical emergencies that may arise during echocardiographic exams.
Topic 2	Measurement Techniques, Maneuvers, and Sonographic Views: This section of the exam measures skills of adult echocardiography technicians in performing accurate cardiac measurements, conducting provocative maneuvers, and obtaining optimized sonographic imaging views. It involves applying 2D, 3D, M-mode, and Doppler techniques to measure heart valves, chambers, and vessels, including the aortic valve, mitral valve, left and right ventricles, atria, pulmonary artery, and shunt ratios. Candidates must instruct patients in maneuvers such as Valsalva, cough, sniff, and squat. They should also be proficient in acquiring standard echocardiographic views including apical, parasternal, subcostal, and suprasternal notch views.
Topic 3	Anatomy and Physiology: This section of the exam measures skills of adult echocardiography technicians and covers knowledge and abilities related to normal cardiac anatomy and physiology. It includes assessing great vessels like the aorta and pulmonary arteries, recognizing anatomic variants of the heart, and evaluating cardiac chambers, pericardium, valve structures, and vessels of arterial and venous return. Candidates must document normal systolic and diastolic function, normal valve function and measurements, the phases of the cardiac cycle, normal Doppler changes with respiration, and appearance of arterial and venous waveforms. This also involves assessing the normal hemodynamic response to stress testing and maneuvers such as Valsalva, respiratory, handgrip, and postural changes.
Topic 4	Instrumentation, Optimization, and Contrast: This section of the exam measures skills of adult echocardiography technicians related to use and optimization of ultrasound instrumentation and the application of contrast agents. Candidates should recognize imaging artifacts, utilize non-imaging transducers, and adjust ultrasound console settings for optimal imaging and Doppler recordings. Knowledge of harmonic imaging, principles of contrast agents, and the safe and effective use of saline and echo-enhancing contrast agents is essential. Candidates must also be able to optimize images when using contrast agents to ensure diagnostic quality.
Topic 5	Pathology: This section of the exam measures skills of adult echocardiography technicians and focuses on identifying and evaluating abnormal physiology and perfusion and postoperative conditions. It includes assessment of ventricular aneurysms, aortic and valve abnormalities, arrhythmias, cardiac masses, diastolic dysfunction, endocarditis, ischemic diseases, cardiomyopathies, congenital anomalies, and postoperative valve repair or replacement and intracardiac devices. Candidates must demonstrate ability to recognize abnormal Doppler signals, EKG changes, wall motion abnormalities, and a wide range of cardiac pathologies including pulmonary hypertension and septal defects.