ARDMS Practice Test 2026 – Complete Exam Prep Guide

Repositioning the gate to a location that is deeper is not a step that can be used to correct the imaging error in this case. Repositioning the gate deeper would shift the sampling volume away from the area of interest, potentially missing the segment of the vessel that needs to be assessed. In vascular ultrasound, it is crucial to position the gate at the appropriate location to accurately capture the blood flow and anatomy of the vessel. Therefore, choosing option C would not help in correcting the imaging error observed in the tracing of the external carotid artery.