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As cellphones and new media occupy an ever-increasing space in our lives, they adapt to better suit our communicative needs by featuring increasing forms of nonverbal communication.

Of the five senses, which one do human beings develop first? 

Facework is defined as a set of coordinated practices in which communicators build, maintain, protect, or threaten personal dignity, honor, and respect.

Which of Heslin’s Types of Touch best describes touches associated with cultural norms, such as handshakes, hugs, and kisses as greeting/departure rituals?

According to nonverbal communication scholars, touch is regarded the most powerful of the nonverbal codes.  

39. Mrs. Wilson, a 79-year-old woman with a history of hypertension and heart failure, is admitted to the medical-surgical unit for shortness of breath and fatigue. On your morning assessment, you note that she is alert but appears slightly confused. Her skin is pale and cool to the touch. She reports feeling “fluttering in her chest” and being more tired than usual. Her vital signs are: BP: 138/92 mmHg HR: 132 bpm (irregular) RR: 22/min SpO₂: 91% on room air Temp: 98.1°F (36.7°C) Telemetry shows an irregularly irregular rhythm with no identifiable P waves, a narrow QRS complex, and a rapid ventricular rate. The monitor flags the rhythm as atrial fibrillation with RVR (rapid ventricular response). Which of the following is the most serious complication Mrs. Wilson is at risk for due to her atrial fibrillation?    

When interviewing for a job, it is best to have a professional, yet relaxed and comfortable posture to indicate that you are not nervous. 

Which of the following terms best refers to a person’s use of time which violates what another deems polite or appropriate?

What would be the major product(s) for the following reaction? (You may choose more than one option if applicable)

Which compound gives rise to the H-NMR shown below?  (The letters next to each signal communicate multiplicity)