NAC Chapter 2

Communication

is the process of exchanging information with others, and the process of sending and receiving info

Verbal Communication

spoken or written words

Nonverbal communication

is communicating without using words

objective information

is based on what a person sees, hears, touches, or smells

subjective information

something a person cannot not or did not observe

incontinence

is the inability to control the bladder or bowels

cliches

are phrases that are used over and over the don’t mean anything

defense mechanisms

are unconscious behaviors used to release tension of control stress

culture

is a system of learned beliefs and behaviors that are practiced by a group of people

impairment

is a loss of function or ability, partial of permanent loss

mental health

is the normal functioning of emotional and intellectual abilities

mental health disorders

is disorders that affect the brain way of functioning

combative

violent or hostile

body Mechanics

is the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves

posture

is the way a person holds and positions his body

fracture

broken bone

disoriented

confusion about person, place, or time

scalds

burns caused by liquids

abrasion

an injury that rubs off the surface of the skin