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2 functions of GI - 1. Prepare food for the body's use 2. Eliminate solid wastes 3 basic causes of conflict - 1. Information 2. Goals/roles 3. Values 3 Basic Purposes of LTCF - 1. Provide care based on identified needs 2. Provide services by a multidisciplinary team 3. Promote function and independence 3 main types of blood cells - 1. Red blood cells: carry oxygen 2. White blood cells: help fight disease (part of body's immune or defense system 3. Platelets: help the blood clot 3 major types of blood vessels - 1. Arteries: carry blood away from the heart 2. Veins: carry blood back to the heart 3. Capillaries: connect arteries to veins and exchange substances 3 types of illnesses - 1. Acute 2. Chronic 3. Terminal 4 most common infectious diseases - -HIV infection (AIDS) -Hepatitis A, B, and C -Tuberculosis-Anthrax Activities of Daily Living (ADL) - Activities of personal care and hygiene performed daily Acute Illness - An illness that begins suddenly and lasts for a short time ^Cold/flu Administrator Role - Responsible for the operation of the entire LTCF Advance Directives - -Document that provides instruction regarding a person's desires about health care -Effective only when individual is unable to state their wishes AIDS - The disease Airborne - -Spread by inhaling pathogens that are floating in the are -Ex: TB, measles, chicken pox Airborne isolation - -Reduce the risk of transmission of infection by pathogens -Measles, chicken pox, shingles