Fetal Echocardiography Exam
Exam Content Outline
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The outline for each exam indicates the approximate percentage of the exam that a particular topic represents. This information is important because it indicates the relative importance of each topic and allows you to study more effectively. For example, Integrate Data represents 31% of the fetal echo exam, whereas Assess Anatomy represents 18%.
An outline summary for the Fetal Echocardiography specialty examination appears below. For a more detailed exam content outline click here.
| I. Assess Anatomy (18%) |
Assess anatomy and physiology
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II. Evaluate Pathology and Pathophysiology (21%) |
Assess abnormal perfusion and function
Evaluate for congenital anomalies
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III. Integrate Data (31%) |
Assess fetal diagnostic images
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IV. Perform the Exam (30%) |
Gather pertinent medical history prior to the exam
Perform ultrasound exam
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