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ARDMS Vascular Technology (VT) Practice Questions

The ARDMS Vascular Technology (VT) specialty exam earns the Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credential. It has the lowest first-time pass rate among all seven specialties (70% in 2025) and tests a deep understanding of hemodynamics, Doppler physics, carotid stenosis criteria, DVT protocols, peripheral arterial disease, and abdominal vascular assessment.

Exam Overview

  • Credential: RVT
  • Format: 170 questions, 3 hours
  • 2025 first-time pass rate: 70%

High-Yield Focus Areas for the VT Exam

  • Core hemodynamic principles (Poiseuille's law, stenosis physics)
  • Carotid stenosis criteria (NASCET, PSV ratios, ICA/CCA ratio)
  • Deep vein thrombosis — compression and Doppler criteria
  • Peripheral arterial disease — ABI, waveform interpretation
  • Abdominal vascular (renal arteries, aorta, mesenteric vessels, portal system)

Key Topics Tested

  • Hemodynamics and stenosis physiology
  • Carotid duplex criteria and plaque characterization
  • DVT diagnosis and CEAP classification
  • Peripheral arterial disease and ABI interpretation
  • Renal artery stenosis criteria
  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm surveillance
  • Portal hypertension Doppler
  • Venous insufficiency and reflux testing

Study Tips for the VT Exam

Download the official ARDMS VT content outline and map your study sessions to each domain's published weight. Use practice questions that match the board-style multiple-choice format, and after every incorrect answer engage with the explanation at the concept level — not just the correct option. The 27-point gap between first-time and repeat-taker pass rates across all ARDMS exams means that arriving at the testing center truly prepared the first time is the single highest-leverage investment you can make.

Ultrasound Analytics quiz mode lets you run 25, 50, or 100 VT-specific questions per session with immediate AI tutoring after every answer. The analytics dashboard tracks your accuracy by content domain so you can see exactly where you need more work before exam day.

Related ARDMS Resources

Planning more than one registration? These specialties are most often paired with VT:

For the complete domain breakdown, read the full VT specialty overview, browse all practice-question guides, or compare ARDMS specialties side by side.