Worksheetsparentral nutrition
Total questions: 4
Worksheet time: 2mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Why was parenteral nutrition (PN) chosen for Mrs. Sarah instead of enteral nutrition (EN)?
a)
She is diabetic
b)
She has no bowel sounds and high gastric residuals
c)
She is at risk for aspiration
d)
She prefers not to eat
2.
Which complication should be monitored closely after starting PN?
a)
A) Hypertension
b)
Hyperglycemia
c)
Dehydration
d)
Hypothermia
3.
Which of the following is a sign of refeeding syndrome in a patient receiving PN?
a)
Hypernatremia
b)
Hypokalemia and hypophosphatemia
c)
Increased appetite
d)
Hypertension
4.
What is the next step once Mrs. Sarah’s bowel sounds return?
A
a)
Stop PN immediately
b)
Start enteral nutrition (EN) gradually and taper PN
c)
Continue full PN for at least one more week
d)
Give only IV fluids without nutrition support
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