Total Parental Nutrition Pt 9

Question 1

The amount of micronutrients that can be added vary from one or two up to as many as ____

Answer 1

14

Question 2

Automated compounder machines are kept in the ____

Answer 2

LAFW

Question 3

For patients who require TPN because of postoperative or preoperative procedures that prolong nutritional needs, as well as for those patients who will not ingest adequate nutrients and those who are unable to be fed by a feeding tube, a technician will prepare the TPN at a home infusion facility, where they will be delivered, and a home health nurse will administer the solution using an ____ pump

Answer 3

infusion

Question 4

Patient care should include daily weight, vital signs, and various laboratory values every ____ to ____ hours

Answer 4

4 to 6 hours

Question 5

The patient on TPN must be ____ closely by a pharmacist and nutritional specialists to ensure the amount of carbohydrates, protein, and vitamins and minerals, such as trace elements, are appropriate

Answer 5

monitored

Question 6

Since the patient on TPN is dependent on it for their only source of nutrients, slight changes in the ____ levels can indicate that changes to the components are required

Answer 6

blood

Question 7

If the glucose level becomes too high because of too much ____ in the TPN, this can cause the patient to become hypoglycemic, which can lead to death

Answer 7

dextrose