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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 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.
 
 
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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- [[Dysdiadochokinesia]]
 
 
 
- [[Einthoven's Triangle]]
 
 
 
- [[Heel to Face Test]]
 
 
 
- [[Heel to Scapula Test]]
 
 
 
- [[Lumbar Triangle]]
 
 
 
- [[Radiology's Circle of Tests]]
 
 
 
- [[Reflex Hammer]]
 
 
 
- [[Reflex Level]]
 
  
  
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Revision as of 11:34, 16 July 2016

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.


References


  1. Physical Exam Tips: The Nervous System


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