Exam 21: Parenteral Nutrition Support

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Greg Thomas is a 12-year-old who is being weaned off of TPN. In addition to TPN, Greg is on a soft diet. Greg is 5'2" and weighs 110 pounds. His energy needs are estimated to be approximately 2100 kcal/day. His calorie count reveals he is consuming 1700 kcal/day. Which intervention is appropriate at this time?

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Question 81

The health care team has just ordered Mr. Carter to begin TPN. He is a 58-year-old man who is suffering from intractable diarrhea. Before Mr. Carter starts TPN, what procedure should be performed?

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Question 82

Among social issues, one of the greatest concerns of patients who use home nutrition support is the ____.

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Question 83

Match each word or phrase with the most appropriate definition or explanation.

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exhibited by severely malnourished patients who are fed aggressively; characterized by fluid and electrolyte imbalances

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piggyback

total parenteral nutrition

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exhibited by severely malnourished patients who are fed aggressively; characterized by fluid and electrolyte imbalances

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Question 84

What is usually the main source of energy provided by parenteral nutrition?

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Question 85

Match each word or phrase with the most appropriate definition or explanation.

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refers to the concentration of solutes per kilogram of water

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cyclic parenteral nutrition

osmolality

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refers to the concentration of solutes per kilogram of water

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Question 86

Match each word or phrase with the most appropriate definition or explanation.

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administration of a parenteral solution over an 8- to 16-hour period

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osmolarity

cyclic parenteral nutrition

central veins

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administration of a parenteral solution over an 8- to 16-hour period

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Question 87

When providers consider whether treatment for one patient may cause harm to another patient, ____ is being considered.

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Question 88

Although the administration of 3-in-1 solutions is simpler because only one infusion pump is required, what can occur when lipid emulsions have been added?

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Question 89

Which condition describes a catheter-related complication of parenteral nutrition?

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The health care team has just ordered Mr. Carter to begin TPN. He is a 58-year-old man who is suffering from intractable diarrhea. Before Mr. Carter starts TPN, what procedure should be performed?

Among social issues, one of the greatest concerns of patients who use home nutrition support is the ____.

What is usually the main source of energy provided by parenteral nutrition?

When providers consider whether treatment for one patient may cause harm to another patient, ____ is being considered.

Although the administration of 3-in-1 solutions is simpler because only one infusion pump is required, what can occur when lipid emulsions have been added?

Which condition describes a catheter-related complication of parenteral nutrition?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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