, total perenteral nutrition (TPN) - CORRECT ANSWERS-entire nutrition is inside an IV
bag and goes right into the blood
what line is TPN given through - CORRECT ANSWERS-given CENTRAL LINE! not
peripheral IV
when are is central line feeding usually given - CORRECT ANSWERS-to a client who is
NPO (patients with pancreatitis and crohns)
How should TPN be administered and stopped? - CORRECT ANSWERS-start and stop
SLOW and GRADUALLY
patients receiving TPN are at high risk for - CORRECT ANSWERS-hyper or
hypoglycemia
how often should TPN tubing be changed? - CORRECT ANSWERS-every 24 hours
what should the nurse do if the TPN bag is almost empty, but the next bag is not ready..
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Hang 10% dextrose water (to help avoid hypoglycemia)
nursing care for TPN - CORRECT ANSWERS--daily weights
-monitor electrolytes and I&Os
-monitor GLUCOSE LEVELS
signs of hyperglycemia - CORRECT ANSWERS-Polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia,
nausea, HA, abdominal pain
enteral feeding - CORRECT ANSWERS-Nutrients supplied to the gastrointestinal tract
orally or by feeding tube (NGT, PEG, G-Tube)
Complications of enteral feeding - CORRECT ANSWERS--tube displacement
-clogged tubes
-aspiration
-abdominal distention
Refeeding syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS-happens within 24-48 hours of starting
enteral or parenteral nutrition; giving too much nutrition in a short amount of time
Refeeding Syndrome S/S - CORRECT ANSWERS-24-48hrs of therapy d/t fluid shifts:
bradypnea, lethargy, confusion, weakness
how to avoid refeeding syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS-give GRADUALLY
increase calories SLOWLY
gastritis - CORRECT ANSWERS-inflammation/irritation of the lining of the stomach
bag and goes right into the blood
what line is TPN given through - CORRECT ANSWERS-given CENTRAL LINE! not
peripheral IV
when are is central line feeding usually given - CORRECT ANSWERS-to a client who is
NPO (patients with pancreatitis and crohns)
How should TPN be administered and stopped? - CORRECT ANSWERS-start and stop
SLOW and GRADUALLY
patients receiving TPN are at high risk for - CORRECT ANSWERS-hyper or
hypoglycemia
how often should TPN tubing be changed? - CORRECT ANSWERS-every 24 hours
what should the nurse do if the TPN bag is almost empty, but the next bag is not ready..
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Hang 10% dextrose water (to help avoid hypoglycemia)
nursing care for TPN - CORRECT ANSWERS--daily weights
-monitor electrolytes and I&Os
-monitor GLUCOSE LEVELS
signs of hyperglycemia - CORRECT ANSWERS-Polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia,
nausea, HA, abdominal pain
enteral feeding - CORRECT ANSWERS-Nutrients supplied to the gastrointestinal tract
orally or by feeding tube (NGT, PEG, G-Tube)
Complications of enteral feeding - CORRECT ANSWERS--tube displacement
-clogged tubes
-aspiration
-abdominal distention
Refeeding syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS-happens within 24-48 hours of starting
enteral or parenteral nutrition; giving too much nutrition in a short amount of time
Refeeding Syndrome S/S - CORRECT ANSWERS-24-48hrs of therapy d/t fluid shifts:
bradypnea, lethargy, confusion, weakness
how to avoid refeeding syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS-give GRADUALLY
increase calories SLOWLY
gastritis - CORRECT ANSWERS-inflammation/irritation of the lining of the stomach
