Table 9.1 Nonverbal Behaviors

Question 1

body behavior

Answer 1

posture
body movements
gestures
gait

Question 2

the patient is slumped in a chair, puts her face in her hands, occasionally taps her right foot

Answer 2

body

Question 3

facial expressions

Answer 3

frowns, smiles, grimaces, raised eyebrows, pursed lips, licking of lips, tongue movements

Question 4

the patient grimaces when speaking to the nurse, when alone, he smiles and giggles to himself

Answer 4

facial expressions

Question 5

eye expression and gaze behavior

Answer 5

lowering brows
intimidating gaze

Question 6

the patient eyes harden with suspicion

Answer 6

eye expression and gaze behavior

Question 7

voice related behaviors

Answer 7

tone
pitch
level
intensity

Question 8

the patient talks in a loud singsong voice

Answer 8

voice related behaviors

Question 9

observable autonomic phsyological responses

Answer 9

increase in RR
diaphoresis
pupil dilation
blushing
paleness

Question 10

when the patient mentions discharge her respirations increase and her face becomes diaphoretic

Answer 10

observable autonomic physiological responses

Question 11

personal apperence

Answer 11

grooming
dress
hygiene

Question 12

the patient is dressed In a wrinkled shirt, his pants are stained, his socks are dirty, he is unshaven

Answer 12

personal apperence

Question 13

physical characteristics

Answer 13

height
weight
physique
complexion

Question 14

the patient is pale and emancipated

Answer 14

physical characteristics