Health Assessment

The Kindle eBook titled **"The Role of Risk Assessment in Psychiatric Care: A Professional's Guide"** delves into the critical aspects of conducting risk assessments in psychiatric settings. Chapter 1, "Introduction to Risk Assessment in Psychiatry," emphasizes the essential nature of risk assessments for the safety of both patients and healthcare providers. It outlines how these assessments are instrumental in identifying potential threats, informing treatment plans, and fostering collaboration among care teams. The comprehensive approach ensures that interventions are effectively tailored...

Spirited infants are the outliers—the exceptions to the “rules,” the extraordinary ones. They arrive in this world genetically wired to be alert and intense. Spirited babies put parents to the test and raising them takes special skills and patient perseverance. In this groundbreaking new book, beloved parenting expert Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D., offers her findings in the fields of neuroscience, sleep, temperament, self-regulation, attachment, and parent-child interactions, and shares what she has learned from hands-on experiences with families.

In Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery, Janice V. Johnson Dowd shows listeners how to repair and enhance their relationships after active addiction. With personal insights and professional wisdom, Dowd—a licensed social worker in recovery—explores her own personal journey through alcoholism, offering a realistic and transformative guide.

Following the international and Los Angeles Times bestseller success of “Healing Mudras”, Sabrina Mesko offers the reader an opportunity to further explore the specific therapeutic effects of this ancient healing technique, for help with most challenging and demanding ailments of today. The book depicts in detail the intricate details of Mudra Therapy practice sets that include breathing exercises, mantras, visualizations, aromatherapy, sound healing, diet tips and affirmations to enhance the power of each sequence for specific ailment. With over 150 photographs and 75 listed Mudras, ...

Plantar fasciitis can be debilitating for months or years. This is due, in part, to the fact that what is actually in pain has (at times) the full body weight of the person on it. Nearly all orthopedic problems can be healed if we learn how to minimize or eliminate pressure on the area that hurts as well as minimize or eliminate strain to the area that hurts.

ISO 45001 Reimagined: The Future of Workplace Safety and Health Management Description: In today's rapidly evolving work environment, safety is more important than ever. ISO 45001 Reimagined is the ultimate guide to implementing ISO 45001, the international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS). Whether you're new to ISO 45001 or looking to refine your existing safety protocols, this book provides a comprehensive framework for creating safer, healthier, and more compliant workplaces. Inside, you'll discover: A step-by-step guide to understanding the ISO ...

Are you ready to take control of your aging journey? Look no further than "Healthy Aging," the comprehensive guide to living your best life as you age! With 18 informative chapters, this eBook covers everything from understanding the aging process to coping with loss and grief. You'll gain a deep understanding of your own fitness level and learn how to set realistic goals for yourself. With tips on developing an exercise plan, improving your flexibility and balance, and choosing the right equipment, "Healthy Aging" makes it easy to stay active and engaged with life. But fitness is just one ...

Conquer the AANPCB AGNP Exam: Your Guide to the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification is a concise, high-yield review tailored for those preparing to become certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners. This guide is designed as a focused companion to more comprehensive study materials, helping readers zero in on essential principles, reinforce clinical reasoning, and identify areas requiring further review. Spanning core topics in adult and older adult health—from preventive care and chronic disease management to pharmacologic safety and ...

Preparing for the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination requires a strong understanding of clinical assessment, case conceptualization, treatment planning, and ethical decision-making. This book is a concise study guide designed to supplement more detailed materials, helping candidates focus on key exam concepts and refine their clinical judgment. The NCMHCE differs from multiple-choice exams, emphasizing case simulations that assess applied knowledge. This guide provides clear explanations of essential topics, including diagnostic criteria, intervention planning, cultural ...

Written for professionals and autistic women alike, the female profile of autism is demystified and associated subjects including sexuality, relationships, professional life and routes to diagnosis are explored including a lived-experience case study by Annyck Martin. In addition, an assessment questionnaire is provided, tailored specifically to the diagnosis of autism in women. Each question is supported by clinical commentary from Autism experts Tony Attwood, Isabelle Henault, Valentina Pasin and Bruno Wicker to help the reader interpret answers and reach informed conclusions.

Conquer the LPN Entrance Exams: Your Guide to the NLN-PAX and Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exams for Practical Nursing Programs is a concise overview designed to supplement more comprehensive study materials. This guide focuses on the core principles essential for success on practical nursing school admission tests, helping readers quickly identify areas needing further review. It offers a streamlined review of key topics such as anatomy and physiology, health assessment, medical terminology, pharmacology basics, microbiology, nutrition, and infection control. Readers will also strengthen ...

This concise study guide is designed to help you prepare for the AACN ACNPC exam by focusing on high-yield concepts and core principles essential for acute care nurse practitioner practice. Each chapter provides a clear, structured overview of key clinical topics such as diagnostic reasoning, organ system disorders, emergency interventions, pharmacologic considerations, and interprofessional leadership. You’ll also find targeted guidance on study strategies and test-taking techniques to support your exam preparation journey. It’s important to note that this book is not a comprehensive ...

Conquer the ANCC Nurse Practitioner Exams: Your Guide to the American Nurses Credentialing Center Certification is a focused and accessible review tool designed to support aspiring nurse practitioners on their path to certification. This concise guide covers essential clinical topics across the lifespan, including advanced health assessment, pharmacologic principles, chronic disease management, and ethical responsibilities in practice. Each chapter is structured with clear explanations and real-world examples to reinforce core concepts and strengthen critical thinking. Rather than offering ...

Passing the LCSW exam is a crucial step toward becoming a licensed clinical social worker. This book provides a concise, structured overview of key exam topics, including clinical assessment, treatment planning, social work ethics, DSM-5 disorders, crisis intervention, and cultural competence. Designed as a study supplement, this guide reinforces core principles, professional responsibilities, and ethical decision-making required for licensure. The content covers mental health diagnosis, risk assessment, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based interventions used in clinical practice. ...

Conquer the AHIMA CHPS Exam: Your Concise Guide to Becoming Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security is designed to help professionals master the essential knowledge required for the Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) exam. This guide provides a structured, concise overview of key topics, ensuring that readers understand the regulatory frameworks, compliance standards, and security measures that protect patient health information. The book covers HIPAA, HITECH, breach notification rules, risk assessments, and security best practices, equipping readers with the core ...

People suffering from psychiatric or substance abuse disorder can display any one of a number of frightening behaviors. Ellis Amdur and John K. Murphy offer firefighters and EMTs a comprehensive set of strategies to keep themselves and their patients safe, while functioning at the highest level of professionalism. Rather than abstract information, more useful in a consulting room than in the field, Cooling the Flames is tactically based, from start to finish. The first section of this book addresses field safety, including both strategic planning and honing your intuition to pick up early ...

Individuals suffering from psychiatric or substance use disorders sometimes display any one of a number of frightening behaviors: verbal outbursts, physical threats and even violence. Not only Corporate Security, Human Resources, Executive Protection, and Loss Prevention Professionals, but anyone who works may be forced to deal with such individuals. In this comprehensive guidebook, Ellis Amdur and William Cooper offer everyone a comprehensive set of strategies to keep themselves, those they may be responsible for protecting, as well as the general public safe while functioning at the ...

As residents, we understand the burnout epidemic is driven by the system - but the system won't change overnight. This book can help you reduce stress and improve your performance with practical solutions that won't take years to implement or permission to start. Using best practices and evidence-based research, this step-by-step guide outlines a series of practical solutions proven to decrease burnout for those with no time, no money, and no power.

Save your life from your stuff with minimalist living. Declutter your home. Live simply. Save money. Learn mental tricks to want what you already have, instead of always craving more. Minimalism doesn't mean you live in a bare apartment and own three shirts. Minimalism means cutting out the things in your life that waste your time, energy and money, so you can spend time on the things you love and cherish most. It's true: Less is more.

This book should be required reading for anyone in the medical profession who wishes to become and examining Committee Member to Determine Incapacity. It explains the duties, responsibilities, pros and cons of the profession. There is also a section describing each states requirements for becoming an Examining Committee Member and the websites where applications are accepted.