Total Parenteral Nutrition

Which of the following is NOT a condition treated by TPN?

• Critical illness

• Anemia

• Malnourishment

• Inflammatory bowel disease

Peripheral lines are inserted into

• a large central vein

• the IV bag

• the chest

• an extremity

What determines whether a TPN can be infused through a peripheral line?

• The patient

• The solution osmolarity

• The hospital

• The ingredients

TPN solutions vary from _________ mL to __________mL

• 1,000 to 3,000

• 500 to 3,000

• 1,000 to 2,000

• 1,000 to 4,000

Which ingredient is given in the form of dextrose?

• electrolytes

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• fat

In the final concentration, carbs make up about _____% for a central line?

• 50%

• 70%

• 25%

• 30%

Which of the following forms are commonly concentrated and must be diluted?

• Water

• Fats

• Proteins

• Dextrose

Water serves to prevent

• phlebitis

• swelling

• dehydration

• hunger

sodium, potassium, chloride, acetate, phosphate, magnesium and calcium are all examples of:

• sugars

• electrolytes

• carbohydrates

• proteins

Which vitamin is commonly given separate of the TPN solution?

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin K

• Vitamin B1