Parenteral Nutrition (part 2) Flashcards

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1
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Total parenteral nutrition is also known as ____ parenteral nutrition

A

Central

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2
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Total parenteral nutrition is administered via a ____ ___

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Central vein

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3
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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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4
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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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5
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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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6
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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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7
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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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8
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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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9
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Peripheral parenteral nutrition uses smaller veins with lower ____ ____

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Blood flow

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10
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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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13
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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

A

900

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14
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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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15
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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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16
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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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18
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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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19
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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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20
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The tip of a midline catheter is in the ___ ___

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Upper arm

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21
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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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22
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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

25
Q

Short-term central venous catheters are used for ___-___ days

A

7-14

26
Q

Short-term central venous catheters are inserted at the patient’s bedside by an MD or specially trained RN, so it does not require _____

A

Surgery

27
Q

An example of a type of short-term central venous catheter is a ____

A

Hohn

28
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Short-term central venous catheters can be single or multi-____ catheters

A

Lumen

29
Q

Multi-lumen catheters are used to provide access for ____, ____, and ____ without interrupting or interfering with TPN

A

Medication, blood, and fluids

30
Q

Multi-lumen catheters also increase the risk for catheter-related ____

A

Infection

31
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Advantages of short-term central venous catheters:

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-Does not require surgery for placement
-Easily removed

32
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Disadvantages of short-term central venous catheters:

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-Risk of catheter displacement
-Difficult self-care for patient
-High-risk catheter-related infection and sepsis

33
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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 _____ _____ ____ _____

A

Distal superior vena cava

34
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Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines) can be used for either ____ or ____ term central access (several weeks to months)

A

Short or moderate

35
Q

Peripherally inserted central catheters provide _____ only

A

TPN

36
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Advantages of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines):

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-Lower risk of placement complications
-Does not require surgery

37
Q

Disadvantages of peripherally inserted central catheters:

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-Difficult self care (antecubital placement)

38
Q

A tunneled catheter is ____ placed and tunneled subcutaneously away from the insertion site

A

Surgically

39
Q

Tunneled catheters are used for ____-term access

A

Long

40
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Examples of types of tunneled catheters:

A

-Hickman
-Braviac
-Groshong

41
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Advantages of tunneled catheters:

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-More secure
-Long-term use
-Easier self-care
-Decreased risk of infection (compared to non-tunneled)

42
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Disadvantages of tunneled catheters:

A

-Requires surgical placement and removal

43
Q

____ infusion of parenteral nutrition is running at the same rate non-stop for 24 hours

A

Continuous

44
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Continuous administration is the most ____ type of administration

A

Common

45
Q

Continuous administration is appropriate for:

A

-New PN orders
-Critically ill patients

46
Q

Cyclic infusion of parenteral nutrition less than 24 hours, usually ___-___ hours/day

A

8-12

47
Q

When would cyclic infusion be used?

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-Home TPN
-Transitioning to oral diet

48
Q

Cyclic infusion is given at a higher rate, so people may have difficulty with ____ ____

A

Glucose control

49
Q

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

A

Separate

50
Q

The lipids are “piggybacked” into the ___ ___ that contains the amino acids and dextrose solution

A

IV line

51
Q

IV lipids provide a good growth medium for ____

A

Pathogens

52
Q

The CDC recommends that the maximum lipid hang time is ____ hours in order to decrease the risk of infection

A

12

53
Q

Advantages of 2-in-1 formulation with piggyback lipid infusion:

A

-Dextrose/amino acids solution is clear so we can see precipitates
-Can discontinue lipid without wasting entire bag of parenteral nutrition

54
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Disadvantages of 2-in-1 formulation with piggyback lipid infusion:

A

-Increased infection risk due to multiple manipulations at y-connection
-More nursing time and equipment

55
Q

3-in-1 or total nutrient admixture is when the ____, ____, and ____ are in one bag for IV administration

A

Carbohydrates, protein, and lipid

56
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Advantages of total nutrient admixture:

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-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

57
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Disadvantages of total nutrient admixture:

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-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