As part of the examination, the nurse will be assessing the client’s b

As part of the examination, the nurse will be assessing the client’s balance. The test that should be administered is the:

1. Weber test
2. Allen test
3. Romberg test
4. Rinne test

ANSWER

ANS: 3
The Romberg test assesses the client’s balance. The Weber test assesses for unilateral deafness. The Allen test assesses for patency of the arteries of the hand (usually before arterial puncture). The Rinne test compares bone conduction hearing with air conduction.