Exam 21: Parenteral Nutrition Support

A 3-in-1 solution that contains amino acids, lipids, and dextrose is also called a ____.

Parenteral nutrition would most likely be contraindicated in which condition?

The administration of a second solution using a separate port is called a ____.

When refrigerated, ready-made parenteral solutions may be stable for ____.

The protein in a TPN solution is primarily in the form of ____.

Discuss the use of carbohydrates in parenteral nutrition.

Julia Reynolds is a 64-year-old realtor. She has been admitted to the local medical center 6 times in the past 3 months with severe pancreatitis. Julia has been experiencing intractable vomiting and intense pain after eating. Her insurance will not cover home nutritional support. She is being transferred to a sub-acute nursing facility for therapy. Upon admission, Julia tells her nurse that she has a lot of fear in regards to nutrition support due to a "vein blowout" at a previous admission. What is the most likely cause of this incident?

Which type of parenteral nutrition is provided at night so patients can participate in routine activities during the day?

Traditionally, central catheters enter the circulation at the ____ vein and are threaded into the superior vena cava with the tip of the catheter lying close to the heart.

The benefits of cyclic infusion of TPN include ____.

A patient should be fully informed of a treatment's benefits and risks in a fair and honest manner. If the patient agrees to the proposed treatment, it is referred to as ____.

A physician writes an order for Mrs. Wilson to receive parenteral lipids twice a week. The purpose of this order is to ____.

Which form of glucose is available in parenteral solutions?

Marc Jejune is a 30-year-old single male who exercises and follows a healthy diet. His physician admits Marc to the medical-surgical unit for evaluation. At his doctor's appointment prior to his admission, he complained of poor appetite, constipation, nausea, and vomiting for 3 days. Upon admission, what diet is most appropriate for Marc until he receives further testing?

The large-diameter central veins are located near the ____.

To prevent phlebitis, the osmolarity of parenteral solutions used for PPN is generally kept below ____ milliosmoles per liter.

Which vitamin is omitted from parenteral solutions designed for patients on warfarin therapy?