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Parenteral Nutrition (part 2) Flashcards

1
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Total parenteral nutrition is also known as ____ parenteral nutrition

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Central

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Total parenteral nutrition is administered via a ____ ___

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Central vein

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What are some common venipuncture sites for total parenteral nutrition?

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-Subclavian
-Internal and external jugular veins

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With total parenteral nutrition, the tip is placed in the ____ ____ ____ ____

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Distal superior vena cava

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Total parenteral nutrition is used for long-term nutrition support for people who require parenteral nutrition for >___-___ days

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7-14

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Advantages of total (central) parenteral nutrition:

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-Due to high blood flow volume and rate, central veins can accommodate the hyperosmolar solutions required to provide adequate nutrition
-Central access is easier to maintain compared to peripheral parenteral nutrition

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Disadvantages of total (central) parenteral nutrition:

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-Catheter must be inserted by specially trained personnel
-More serious complications

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With peripheral parenteral nutrition, peripheral veins are used such as…

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-Medial cubital
-Cephalic
-Basilic

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Peripheral parenteral nutrition uses smaller veins with lower ____ ____

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Blood flow

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Indications for peripheral parenteral nutrition:

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-Short-term use: less than or equal to 2 weeks
-Patient requires < 2000 kcal/day

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Advantages of peripheral parenteral nutrition:

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-Peripheral access is easily obtained by nonsurgical personnel
-Decreased risk of serious complications related to placement

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Disadvantages of peripheral parenteral nutrition:

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-Difficult to maintain access for >3-4 days (may need to frequently change access site)
-Sensitivity of peripheral veins to hyperosmolar solutions (increased risk of phlebitis)

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Peripheral parenteral nutrition is limited to less than or equal to _____ mOsm/L, which limits caloric density and protein content of peripheral parenteral nutrition

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900

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How to calculate the osmolarity for peripheral parenteral nutrition:

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-Calculate the osmolarity for each component
-Total the osmolarity for all components
-Divide by the volume of the parenteral nutrition solution in liters

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How to calculate the osmolarity for peripheral parenteral nutrition:

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-Calculate the osmolarity for each component
-Total the osmolarity for all components
-Divide by the volume of the parenteral nutrition solution in liters

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How can we determine the best route for parenteral nutrition?

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-Anticipated duration of therapy
-Patient’s nutrient requirements
-Osmolarity of the parenteral nutrition solution
-Condition of the patient’s veins

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17
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What are two examples of peripheral vascular access devices?

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-Peripheral catheters
-Midline catheters

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With peripheral catheters, the catheter is placed in a peripheral vein using standard venipuncture methods at ____ to provide peripheral parenteral nutrition

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Bedside

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A midline catheter is inserted in veins above the ____ ____ into the basilic or cephalic vein and is extended up for 3-8 inches

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Antecubital fossa

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The tip of a midline catheter is in the ___ ___

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Upper arm

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A midline catheter uses a larger vein than a peripheral catheter, which leads to a lower risk of ____ and allows longer dwell times than a peripheral catheter

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Phlebitis

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A midline catheter can only be used safely for up to ___-___ weeks

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2-4

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23
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Midline catheters only deliver _____ parenteral nutrition

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Peripheral

24
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What are examples of central vascular access devices?

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-Short-term central venous catheters
-Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC line)
-Tunneled catheters

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Short-term central venous catheters are used for ___-___ days
7-14
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Short-term central venous catheters are inserted at the patient's bedside by an MD or specially trained RN, so it does not require _____
Surgery
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An example of a type of short-term central venous catheter is a ____
Hohn
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Short-term central venous catheters can be single or multi-____ catheters
Lumen
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Multi-lumen catheters are used to provide access for ____, ____, and ____ without interrupting or interfering with TPN
Medication, blood, and fluids
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Multi-lumen catheters also increase the risk for catheter-related ____
Infection
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Advantages of short-term central venous catheters:
-Does not require surgery for placement -Easily removed
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Disadvantages of short-term central venous catheters:
-Risk of catheter displacement -Difficult self-care for patient -High-risk catheter-related infection and sepsis
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Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines) have a peripheral entry site and use a guide wire used to guide the central line into the _____ _____ ____ _____
Distal superior vena cava
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Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines) can be used for either ____ or ____ term central access (several weeks to months)
Short or moderate
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Peripherally inserted central catheters provide _____ only
TPN
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Advantages of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines):
-Lower risk of placement complications -Does not require surgery
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Disadvantages of peripherally inserted central catheters:
-Difficult self care (antecubital placement)
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A tunneled catheter is ____ placed and tunneled subcutaneously away from the insertion site
Surgically
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Tunneled catheters are used for ____-term access
Long
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Examples of types of tunneled catheters:
-Hickman -Braviac -Groshong
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Advantages of tunneled catheters:
-More secure -Long-term use -Easier self-care -Decreased risk of infection (compared to non-tunneled)
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Disadvantages of tunneled catheters:
-Requires surgical placement and removal
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____ infusion of parenteral nutrition is running at the same rate non-stop for 24 hours
Continuous
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Continuous administration is the most ____ type of administration
Common
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Continuous administration is appropriate for:
-New PN orders -Critically ill patients
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Cyclic infusion of parenteral nutrition less than 24 hours, usually ___-___ hours/day
8-12
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When would cyclic infusion be used?
-Home TPN -Transitioning to oral diet
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Cyclic infusion is given at a higher rate, so people may have difficulty with ____ ____
Glucose control
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2-in-1 formulation with piggyback lipid infusion is when the lipid emulsion is provided in a ____ bag and has its own rate of infusion
Separate
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The lipids are "piggybacked" into the ___ ___ that contains the amino acids and dextrose solution
IV line
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IV lipids provide a good growth medium for ____
Pathogens
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The CDC recommends that the maximum lipid hang time is ____ hours in order to decrease the risk of infection
12
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Advantages of 2-in-1 formulation with piggyback lipid infusion:
-Dextrose/amino acids solution is clear so we can see precipitates -Can discontinue lipid without wasting entire bag of parenteral nutrition
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Disadvantages of 2-in-1 formulation with piggyback lipid infusion:
-Increased infection risk due to multiple manipulations at y-connection -More nursing time and equipment
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3-in-1 or total nutrient admixture is when the ____, ____, and ____ are in one bag for IV administration
Carbohydrates, protein, and lipid
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Advantages of total nutrient admixture:
-Less nursing, pharmacy time, and equipment -Fewer opportunities for extrinsic contamination -Convenience-> home parenteral nutrition -Continuous 24-hour lipid infusion may enhance lipid oxidation and clearance -TNA is a poor growth medium for pathogens-> hyperosmolar, acidic
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Disadvantages of total nutrient admixture:
-Potentially unstable-> disruption of lipid emulsion -Impaired visual inspection for foreign particles or precipitates -Changes in TNA orders may result in wasting -Filer used with TNA does not remove all particulate matter -Iron and certain medications are incompatible with he lipid portion of the admixture

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