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being mentally alert and having awareness of surroundings, sensations, and thoughts.
what is concious
the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves
what is body mechanics
a natural emotion that has many causes such as fear pain loneliness and loss of independence.
what is anger
unconscious behaviors used to release tension or cope with stress
what are defense mechanisms
the process of exchanging information with others
what is communications
blue tinged skin
what is cyanotic
a broken bone
what is a fracture
a loss of function or ability; it can be partial or completely
what is impairment
completely rejecting a thought or feeling
what is denial
communicating without any words
what is nonverbal communication
emergency care given immediately to an injured person by the first people to respond to an emergency
what is first aid
burns caused by hot liquids
what are scalds
the normal functioning of emotional and intellectual abilities
what is mental health
a system of learned beliefs and behaviors that is practiced by a group of people
what is culture
something a person cannot or didn't observe
what is subjective information
what is an obstructed airway
an injury that rubs off the surface of the skin
what is an abrasion
violent or hostile behavior
what is combative
Phrases that are used over and over again and do not really mean anything
what are cliches
based off of what a person sees, hears, touches or smells.
what is objective information
when organs and tissues in the body do not receive an adequate blood supply
what is shock
what is disorientation
produces signs and symptoms and affects the body's ability to function
what is a mental health disorder
blocking painful thoughts or feeling from the mind
what is repression
the inability to control the bladder or bowels
what is incontinence