Total Parental Nutrition Pt 7

Question 1

Nutritional requirements for a patient can vary but commonly range from 2500 to 3000 calories per day, while on TPN therapy, which is supplied in ____ to ____ L of fluid daily

Answer 1

2 to 3 L

Question 2

TPN often follows a surgery or procedure where food intake is ____

Answer 2

inhibited

Question 3

A balance of nitrogen in the blood is essential to keep a balance of ____

Answer 3

protein

Question 4

1 g of carbohydrate = ____ kcals

Answer 4

4 kcals

Question 5

A condition known as essential fatty acid deficiency (EFAD) can occur, which causes complications, such as impaired wound healing and an increased susceptibility to ____

Answer 5

infections

Question 6

It is very important to carefully, visually inspect the fat emulsions for separation of the emulsion, and to not use them if there is a visible ____-ish streaking

Answer 6

yellowish