objective date: behavior

Question 1

what should we assess for when it relates to behavior

Answer 1

level of consciousness
facial expression
speech
mood and affect

Question 2

what should we be looking for when assessing level of consciousness

Answer 2

Person is awake, alert,
aware of stimuli from
environment and within self,
and responds appropriately
and reasonably soon to
stimuli.

Question 3

what should we be looking for when assessing facial expression

Answer 3

Appropriate to situation and
changes appropriately with
topic; comfortable eye
contact unless precluded by
cultural norm

Question 4

when assessing speech what should we look for

Answer 4

Judge the quality of
speech, noting that
person makes
sounds effortlessly
and shares
conversation
appropriately.

Pacing, articulation,
and word choice

Question 5

when assessing mood and affect what should we look for

Answer 5

Judge by body
language and facial
expression and by
direct questioning.

Mood should be
appropriate to
person’s place and
condition and
should change
appropriately with
topics;

person is
willing to
cooperate