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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 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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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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'''Related Topics'''
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- [[Dysdiadochokinesia]]
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- [[Einthoven's Triangle]]
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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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- [[Reflex Level]]
  
  

Latest revision as of 16:44, 11 July 2017

"Hmmm, seems more like a math test than a neuro test..."

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.


Related Topics


- Dysdiadochokinesia

- Einthoven's Triangle

- Heel to Face Test

- Heel to Scapula Test

- Lumbar Triangle

- Radiology's Circle of Tests

- Reflex Hammer

- Reflex Level


References


  1. Physical Exam Tips: The Nervous System (Gomerblog)


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