8.2 TPN Flashcards

1
Q

3 macronutrients

A

Dextrose(carbohydrate)
Lipid
Amino acid(protein)

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2
Q

Different formulas infuse through what veins
Which has higher concentration

A

Peripheral formula
- small peripheral vein e.g. Baslic veins
- low concentration of dextrose
Central formula
- large central vein e.g. subclavian veins
-high (long term)

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3
Q

Keep TPN solution under __ temp but __

A

25
Do not freeze

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4
Q

Must be change every __ hours

A
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5
Q

Why PVC free infusion set

A

Keep property of intravenous fat emulsion intact and reduce risk of toxic effects

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6
Q

Use ___ antiseptic solution for skin and connection ports
Provide __ s vigorous scrub with friction and __ s for allowing dry throughly

A

2% chlorohexidine in 70% alcohol
15
30

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7
Q

Change needless device end cap every __ hours to prevent bacterial contamination

A

72

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8
Q

Flushing with __ ml NS
Use what method technique

A

10
Dynamic pulsatile and positive-pressure method of flushing

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9
Q

Cleanse starting at __ site
in a __ motion

A

Exit site
Outward as circular motion

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10
Q

Monitor blood glucose level Q_H
Aims at ___ mmol/L

A

6
4-10

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11
Q

What happen if discontinue TPN immediately

A

Rebounding hypoglycaemia
So tapering

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12
Q

Main complication

A

Catheter-related bloodstream infections

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