You are initially evaluating the equilibrium of Ms. Q. You ask her to stand, with her feet together and arms at her sides. She loses her balance. Ms. Q has a positive:
A) Kernig sign.
B) Homan sign.
C) McMurray test.
D) Romberg sign.

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The Romberg test has the patient stand with the eyes closed, feet together, and arms at the sides. A slight swaying movement of the body is expected, but not to the extent of falling. Loss of balance results in a positive Romberg test. The Kernig sign indicates meningeal irritation, the Homan sign indicates venous thrombosis, and the McMurray test is a rotation test for demonstrating a torn meniscus.

You Are Initially Evaluating the Equilibrium of Ms