TPN Exam with Practice Questions and Answers

TPN Exam with Practice Questions and Answers 1. What is the primary indication for Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)? A. Mild weight loss B. Functional GI tract with poor appetite C. Non-functional GI tract D. Constipation ANSWER Answer: C. Non-functional GI tract Rationale: TPN is used when the GI tract cannot be used for nutrition. 2. Which condition would most likely require TPN? A. Peptic ulcer disease B. Celiac disease with malabsorption C. GERD D. Mild diarrhea ANSWER Answer: B. Celiac disease with malabsorption Rationale: Severe malabsorption syndromes like celiac disease may necessitate TPN. 3. Which route is most appropriate for long-term TPN administration? A. Peripheral IV B. Subcutaneous line C. Central venous catheter (CVC) D. Oral access ANSWER Answer: C. Central venous catheter (CVC) Rationale: A CVC allows administration of hyperosmolar solutions required for TPN. 4. What type of nutrition is preferred when the GI tract is functional?