ARDMS Adult Echo Practice Exam 2025 - Free Adult Echo Practice Questions and Study Guide

The Lateral Right Ventricular Wall Segment is specifically viewed in the Apical 4 Chamber view. In this view, the transducer is positioned at the apex of the heart and tilted slightly to obtain a comprehensive view of the four heart chambers: the right and left atria and ventricles. This positioning allows for optimal visualization of the walls of the right ventricle, including its lateral segment, as it provides a direct line of sight to the structures without overlap from other cardiac structures.

In contrast, the Apical 3 Chamber view primarily focuses on the left heart structures and does not provide an adequate perspective to visualize the lateral wall of the right ventricle. The Subcostal View is more suited for examining the inferior vena cava and the atrial septum, while the Parasternal Short Axis view offers a cross-sectional perspective of the heart but does not isolate the lateral wall specifically. Each of these views serves distinct purposes, but the Apical 4 Chamber view is best for assessing the lateral portion of the right ventricle.