NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
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Question
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The nurse is performing a neurologic assessment and requests that the patient stand with eyes open and then closed for 20 seconds to assess balance. Which type of test is the nurse performing?
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Weber test
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Rinne test
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) Romberg test
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Watch-tick test
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Romberg test is scored by counting the seconds the patient is able to stand with eyes closed.
Detailed explanation-2: -A Romberg test is positive when you have a loss of balance when you close your eyes during the test. Loss of balance is defined as increased swaying of your body, foot movement in the direction of a fall or falling.
Detailed explanation-3: -This test, called the Romberg test, requires the patient to stand with his or her feet together. The neurologist notes the amount of sway with the patient’s eyes open and compares it with the amount of sway with the eyes closed.
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