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1/9/2019

7 Study Tips to Pass your Ultrasound Registry Exam

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Studying for that ARDMS or CCI ultrasound registry exam can be brutal!
So we've covered this topic a few times before, but it is always helpful to revisit some of these study tips. Passing your ARDMS or CCI Ultrasound Registry exam is easier than you think.... There's no need to worry!

Don't stress over it... just study. Mastering ultrasound physics or any other ultrasound specialty can be so overwhelming and often it can you make you want to give up. Don't give up! You've got this! Keep on studying and use these simple tips to study and PASS your ultrasound registry! 
  • ​1. Get Organized. Make a plan and a schedule for your study time. It helps if you are a new grad to begin while you are still in school. Know what you need to prepare in order to apply (that alone can be a daunting task). Also check out the ARDMS website and review the content outline for the exam you are taking. Then make studying a priority. Find the best time and schedule that works for and stick to it, no matter what! No procrastinating! (I'm preaching to the choir on this one).
  • 2. Don't multitask! Our lives are so hectic and most of the time, our lives require multitasking, but surprisingly studies have shown that multitasking is physically impossible. Multitasking actually keeps you from focusing on what you need to master. So, master the basics and stay focused on one thing at a time.
  • 3. Split it up! Studying usually isn't fun and forcing your way through a long study marathon will only make it worse. The saying "you eat an elephant one bite a time",  applies here. Divide your work into manageable chunks. Take one section and master that! Reward yourself when you finish each accomplishment to keep it fun and less stressful! 
  • 4. Sleep - Sleep is so important! Getting those eight hours of zzz's every night will keep your focus sharp and improve your working memory. Don't skip your sleep - get your rest! (again preaching to the choir here)
  • 5. Take notes - Taking notes will not only keep you more engaged during class or any review courses, but will also help you narrow down what you need to study when exam time rolls around. Also, take notes in pencil.... the tactile engagement of the pencil will help you remember the content when you need it! 
  • 6. Work with what you have - Engage as many senses in studying as you can... read, write and speak the content. Have someone else read the content back to you and quiz yourself. This will help you remember the content on the big day!
  • 7. Study! Obvious, right? There's a right and a wrong way to study... get it right! Review the material several days ahead of time. Look over it in small chunks, and in different ways (for example, write flashcards one day and take practice tests the next).  And.... Don't cram. Give yourself time!

Hope these tips help you pass your ultrasound registry. For more help and tools to pass - check out our ultrasound registry reviews with quizzes and tools to help you master the ARDMS and CCI registries! Sign up for a FREE TRIAL (no credit card needed) of our Ultrasound Physics SPI Registry Review Course that includes our PASS GUARANTEE and pass with us!


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12/19/2018

Mastering Doppler Principles and Hemodynamics

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It is so easy to get caught up with our patients who need our immediate attention for things that aren't even ultrasound related and even seasoned sonographers can ignore physics altogether, but when we take it back to the basics, this is where image optimization begins. So, let's take a step back and look at the basics again.....  Doppler principles and hemodynamics... I know, I know, for some just saying the words brings tears to their eyes as they recall sleepless nights studying for the Ultrasound Physics registry! But no need to fear! Doppler is simple when you break it down. So the Doppler Effect is quite simply either a positive shift which is a compression in the wavelength (a higher frequency)  or a negative shift, which results in an elongated wavelength, (a lower frequency) and this is of course all relative to the observer. 
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So what does this have to do with Doppler ultrasound? I'm glad you asked.
​Doppler frequency shifts come from moving red blood cells and give us the spectral display that we see in Continuous Wave and Pulse Wave Doppler. The velocities obtained from these frequency shifts can also be displayed in Color Doppler, superimposed on top of the 2D ultrasound image.  This is a method of displaying the mean or average velocity, while the spectral Doppler display can quantify specific velocities, like the peak systolic and end diastolic velocities, at a point in time. 

Because the Doppler frequency shift is relative to the position of the observer, this is important when placing the Doppler sample and angle of insonation. The Doppler sample volume is the "observer" and the frequency shift created by the moving red blood cell is what we are evaluating on the spectral display. But what happens if the observer changes position? The velocity observed will be different.  This is extremely important for Doppler Angle. The Society for Vascular Ultrasound recommends that scanning angle be maintained between 45-60 degrees.  While we know that the closer to 0 degrees, the more accurate the velocity result because of the math and the cosine of the angle, try getting that on a your average carotid Doppler. It is often not attainable and so for reporting and to maintain consistency in the lab, it is best to stay within the range of what can be easily obtained on most exams. 
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So as you can see from the image, as the angle of insonation is moved, the velocity result is SIGNIFICANTLY impacted. This can be a very big factor in following up serial ultrasound studies if the same Doppler angle is not used for follow up exams. This is why it is so important to look at the previous study images, especially if there is disease. So when you're scanning don't forget these very basic settings and factors that can have a large impact on your patient's results. 
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4/2/2015

FREE Registry Review E-Book!

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That's right! FREE!! As you may have already heard, All About Ultrasound just published our Ultrasound Physics Registry Review E-Book and as a special offer for our loyal customers we want to give you a 15 question version. For a limited time only, you can get our FREE Registry Review E-Book! CLICK HERE to get yours today!
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2/8/2013

Take Our Free Online Sample Physics Review!

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Our online sample physics (SPI) review is available for free! This gives you the option to preview our testing format and test your basic physics knowledge. Take the free sample test today at www.allaboutultrasound.com!

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