CNSC - Home Nutrition Support questions with correct answers

Which of the following are considered the lowest risk candidates for initiation of parenteral nutrition (PN) in the home setting? 1: infants. 2: teenagers. 3: dialysis patients. 4: diabetic patients. CORRECT ANSWER 2: teenagers Following initial certification of parenteral nutrition by Medicare, after what length of time is recertification required? CORRECT ANSWER -6 months, recertification process is used to document the patient's continued need for therapy The most common complication seen after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement is: 1: Buried bumper syndrome 2: Peristomal infection 3: Gastric ulceration 4: Colocutaneous fistulas CORRECT ANSWER 2: Peristomal infection (infection around the insertion site) Open system enteral feeding containers should have a hang time of no more than _____ hrs at home and _____ hrs in the hospital. CORRECT ANSWER Open system enteral feeding containers should have a hang time of no more than 12 hrs at home and 8 hrs in the hospital. Under Medicare coverage guidelines for H