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| − | The '''Romberg Test''' is a neurologic exam maneuver named after a parallelogram with equal sides.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/05/physical-exam-nervous-system/ Physical Exam Tips: The Nervous System]</ref> Have the patient stand [[Revised Erection Hardness | + | [[File:Rhomboid altitude.JPG|450px|thumb|right|''"Hmmm, seems more like a math test than a neuro test..."'']] |
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| + | The '''Romberg Test''' is a neurologic exam maneuver named after a parallelogram with equal sides.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/05/physical-exam-nervous-system/ Physical Exam Tips: The Nervous System (Gomerblog)]</ref> Have the patient stand [[Revised Erection Hardness Score|erect]] with eyes closed and arms to sides. The '''Romberg Test''' is positive if the patient falls over while you’re in another room [[Discharge Haiku|typing notes]]. | ||
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| + | - [[Heel to Face Test]] | ||
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| + | - [[Heel to Scapula Test]] | ||
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| + | - [[Lumbar Triangle]] | ||
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| + | - [[Radiology's Circle of Tests]] | ||
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| + | - [[Reflex Hammer]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:44, 11 July 2017
The Romberg Test is a neurologic exam maneuver named after a parallelogram with equal sides.[1] Have the patient stand erect with eyes closed and arms to sides. The Romberg Test is positive if the patient falls over while you’re in another room typing notes.
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