Chapter 7 Vocab Flashcards
bariatrics
the field of treatment focused on the treatment and control of obesity
body language
messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, hand and body movements
comatose
being unable to respond to stimuli
communication
the exchange of info, a message sent is received and correctly interpreted by the intended person
culture
the characteristics of a group of people passed from one generation to the next
disability
any lost, absent, or impaired physical or mental function
esteem
the worth, value, or opinion one has of a person
geriatrics
the field of medicine that deals with the elderly
holism
a concept that considers the whole person: physical, social, psychological, and spiritual parts
morbid obesity
weighing 100lbs or more over one’s normal weight
need
something necessary or desired for maintaining life and mental well-being
nonverbal communication
communication that does not use words
obesity
having an excess amount of total body fat, 20% or more above what the normal weight is
obstetrics
the field of medicine that deals with pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and 8 weeks postpartum
optimal level of function
a person’s highest potential for mental and physical performance
