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Monica - Week 8 - Exam 3 Flashcards

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1
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what are three reasons we give parenteral nutrition in acute care setting?

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  • administration of nutrients other than GI tract
  • not able to tolerate enteral feedings
  • delivers complete nutritional support
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what are 4 considerations when it comes to parenteral nutrition?

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  • critical illness after 7 days of hospitalization and enteral not feasible
  • protein-calorie malnutrition
  • major GI surgery and not able to feed (GI resection)
  • unable to meet energy requirements after 7 - 10 days by enteral route alone (helps supplement PO nutrient)
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what are 8 other indications of parenteral nutrition?

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  • chronic severe diarrhea and vomiting
  • complicated surgery or trauma
  • intractable diarrhea (loss of F+E)
  • GI tract abnormalities
  • severe malabsorption
  • GI obstruction
  • severe anorexia nervosa
  • short bowel syndrome (missing/removed; most nutrients absorbed here)
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what is the osmolarity of PPN?

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osmolarity NTE 900 mOsm/L

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5
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what is one indication for PPN?

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supplement inadequate oral intake

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6
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how long can someone be on PPN?

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temporarily; nutritional support for < 2 weeks

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when is PPN administered?

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administered around the clock or in cycles

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8
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how many calories does PPN offer?

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provides < 2000kcal/day

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what is the volume (size) of a PPN bag?

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2000 - 3000 mL

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what is the osmolarity of TPN?

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ranges from 1500 - 2800 mOsm/L

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what is one indication for TPN?

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to correct nutritional deficits

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12
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who is a candidate for TPN?

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a patient that has high protein/calorie requirements

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how long can some be on TPN?

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> 2 weeks

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14
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how many calories does TPN offer?

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> 2000 kcal/day

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15
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how much dextrose might TPN contain?

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may contain up to 50% dextrose

**may think about adding insulin??

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what is the volume (size) of a TPN bag?

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1 - 2 L bags; infusion volumes < PPN d/t higher tonicity

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17
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there is a risk for _______ when using both TPN and PPN.

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phlebitis; 3-4 days –> start new IV to ensure patency and decrease risk of phlebitis

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18
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how is TPN given??

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ONLY THROUGH A CENTRAL LINE; WE CAN’T GIVE THIS YET

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what are 5 assessments/lab tests we need to be aware of when giving PN?

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  • height/weight, ideal body weight, % of weight loss
  • electrolytes (Na+, K+, Mag+, glucose, Ca2+)
  • protein level (6 - 8g/dL; protein deficit?)
  • kidney function (BUN, Cr, GFR)
  • liver enzymes
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why are we assessing function of the kidneys and liver?

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to see if liver and kidneys can handle the PN (metabolism and excretion); can’t give too much protein if kidney/liver problems

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21
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what is the normal range for pre-albumin?

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17 - 40mg/dL

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22
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what does pre-albumin tell us?

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  • protein synthesis (mainly made by liver)

- assess malnutrition risk (can tell us RIGHT NOW if there is malnutrition)

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23
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what is the half life of pre-albumin?

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2 days - that’s why it’s a good indicator of current state of malnutrition

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T/F pre-albumin is more sensitive to changes in protein status

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TRUE - d/t half life of 2 days

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25
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what is a lab test that monitors the efficacy of PN??

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pre albumin

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26
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what pre-albumin level indicates severe nutritional deficiency?

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< 10mg/dL

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27
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what pre-albumin level indicates severe protein depletion?

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< 5mg/dL - other systems could be in danger - breakdown of muscle

28
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what is the normal range for albumin?

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3.5 - 5.0

29
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what does albumin tell us?

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it assesses nutritional status

30
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what is the half-life of albumin?

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20 - 24 days

31
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what is the function of albumin?

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maintains colloidal osmotic pressure –> prevents 3rd spacing

32
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what do low levels of albumin indicate?

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severe malnutrition, liver, and kidney disease

33
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what do high levels of albumin indicate?

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dehydration, severe vomiting or diarrhea

losing more fluid volume, so albumin is more concentrated

34
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what are the 4 macronutrients in PN?

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  • water
  • dextrose (CHO)
  • lipids (fat)
  • amino acids (protein)
35
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what are the 3 micronutrients in PN?

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  • electrolytes
  • vitamins
  • trace elements
36
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when are electrolyte levels drawn? why?

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  • all electrolytes are drawn daily
  • assessed by pharmacy to adjust therapy
  • assess for abnormal levels
37
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what is the primary source of calories?

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dextrose (carbohydrate souce) - 70 - 85%

38
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when is dextrose increased?

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gradually increased based on patients tolerance

39
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what interventions should RN implement in relation to dextrose?

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  • evaluate glucose tolerance

- glucoscan orders

40
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what are glucoscan orders for PN?

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q6hrs initially and then qPM for qDay

**diabetics: increased frequency throughout therapy - already have insulin resistance issue

41
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what are 3 reasons amino acids are added?

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  • synthesize proteins
  • conserve lean body mass - promotes body mass
  • promote wound healing - slows blood sugar rise
42
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one gram of amino acid = _____ gram of protein

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ONE

43
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what is the percent of total calories for amino acid?

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15 - 20%

44
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T/F renal or hepatic disease may decrease protein need

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TRUE

45
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what are lipids?

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  • essential fatty acids

- dense source of calories

46
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why are lipids added?

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  • help w cellular development

- formation of healthy cell membranes

47
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what percentage of calories is lipids?

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30% of calories

48
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what is the primary source of lipids?

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soybean oil; also safflower oil

49
Q

T/F lipids is hung in conjunction with TPN with it’s own line and pump.

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TRUE

50
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why are electrolytes added? how are they calculated?

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acid based balance; adjusted based on lab results

51
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the liver converts ______ in the electrolyte solution into _______ via the _________.

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acetate salts; bicarbonate; liver

***important to have a functioning liver

52
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which vitamins are added?

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both fat- and water-soluble vitamins

53
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why are trace minerals added?

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assist in transport of substances

54
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what specific minerals can be added?

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chromium, copper, manganese, zinc

55
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what is special about iron?

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iron not compatible; if needed. infuse separately on own pump and line

56
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what are the four risks/complications?

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  • hyperglycemia
  • rebound hypoglycemia
  • refeeding syndrome
  • fluid overload
57
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what is hyperglycemia? how is it managed?

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  • impaired glucose tolerance
  • insulin added or use sliding scale (educate pt)
  • ↑ monitoring frequency
58
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what should glucose levels be at initiation?

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< 200 mg/dL

59
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what is glucose target range?

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110 - 150 mg/dL during therapy

60
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how does rebound hypoglycemia occur? how can we prevent it?

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  • ↑ insulin secretion during therapy (hyperinsulinemia)
  • PN withdrawn too rapidly
  • wean PN off gradually
  • reduce rate by 1/2 for 1 hr before d/c
61
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what should you do if PN bag empties before next bag is ready?

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hang D10W or D20W (based on dextrose concentration that the patient is receiving.

62
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what should we assess for fluid overload?

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  • elevated BP, bounding pulses, distended neck veins, rales

- assess I + O and daily weights

63
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what is refeeding syndrome?

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overzealous caloric replacement

64
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how does refeeding syndrome occur

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insulin release triggers cellular uptake of K+, phosphate, Mg++

65
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what is the hallmark sxs of refeeding syndrome?

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profound hyposphatemia

66
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what are the sxs of hyposphatemia?

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cardiac dysrhythmias, respiratory arrest, and neurological distrubances

Nursing Semester 2 (21 decks)

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