Exam 1 (MedSurg): Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition is the administration of nutrients by which route?

• Oral

• GI tract

• Bloodstream

• Subcutaneous

Which are examples of substances that would NOT be used for parenteral nutrition?

• A) Protein

• B) Dextrose in water

• C) Dextrose in lactated ringers

• D) Both B and C

• E) A, B, and C

Normal adult requires MINIMUM _______ kcal/day according to Parenteral Nutrition guidelines.

• 1200-1500

• 800-1000

• 2000-2500

• 3000-3500

Regular dextrose solutions could exceed the capacity of the cardiovascular system.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a common indication for Parenteral Nutrition?

• Chronic diarrhea and vomiting

• Complicated surgery or trauma

• Mild dehydration

• GI obstruction

What is added to Parenteral Nutrition to complete the nutrients?

• IV fat emulsion

• IV trans fats

• IM water

• IV fiber

Up to __% of total calories from fat are supplied in parenteral nutrition.

• 30%

• 10%

• 50%

• 70%

What is the recommended daily protein intake in parenteral nutrition?

• 45-65 g daily

• 20-30 g daily

• 70-90 g daily

• 100-120 g daily

Protein requirements are increased in nutritionally depleted patients to ensure a positive nitrogen balance.

• True

• False

Electrolyte requirements in parenteral nutrition are:

• The same for all patients

• Not assessed

• Individually assessed

• Ignored