Basics
PN is typically started ___–___ days after patient cannot tolerate enteral feeding
What is 5-7 days
•Which type of PN must be given through a central line?
what is TPN
•Lipids are usually given with PN or alone?
what is with PN
•Sudden chest pain and SOB during PN may indicate what complication?
•What should be monitored daily in PN patients?
what is weight, I&O, blood glucose
•PN is used when patients cannot tolerate what type of feeding?
what is enteral or oral feeding
•Which type of PN can be given peripherally?
what is PPN
•What do lipids provide in PN?
what is essential fatty acids and calories
•Redness, fever, chills at the catheter site indicates?
what is infection
•How often should tubing and solution be changed?
what is every 24hrs
•What does PN provide besides calories?
what are fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, minerals
•PPN is used when patient is eating some but not enough. True/False?
what is true
•What color is lipid solution?
what is white, milky
•PN can cause what metabolic complication due to high dextrose?
what is hyperglycemia
•Why is aseptic technique important in PN care?
What is prevent infection
•What route is PN administered?
What is Intravenous
•What is the risk of giving TPN peripherally?
what is vein irritation, infiltration
•True/False: Lipids can be given through any IV line alone.
what is false
•If catheter is displaced or kinked, what occurs?
what is line occulsion or no flow
•What should you do if PN runs out before next bag is available?
•True/False: PN is the first choice for nutrition support.
what is False- enteral is preferred
Which type has higher concentration of dextrose, TPN or PPN?
what is TPN
•Lipids are added to PN if needed. True/False?
what is true
•Insertion of central line can cause what lung complication?
what is pneumothorax
•What labs are important to monitor?
What is electrolytes, glucose, liver function