TPN (Total parental nutrition) Questions
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Questions
A patient is anorexic and is eating less than 30% of his diet. He had hip surgery 5 days ago. Total parental
nutrition (TPN) would be an accepted strategy for this patient. - ☑☑False
It has been 24 hours since the last bag of total parental nutrition (TPN) was hung for a patient. There is
400 ml of TPN solution remaining. Which of the following is the appropriate action for the nurse to take?
- ☑☑Remove the old bag and tubing and hang the new bag and tubing
The major reason a patient would require total parental nutrition (TPN) is the non-function
gastrointestinal tract. - ☑☑True
Which of the following actions is the highest priority if the nurse suspects septicemia in a patient
receiving TPN through a PICC line? - ☑☑Obtain blood cultures
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a female patient with a GI fistula who has been receiving
TPN for 3 days. The nurse should follow up first on which of the following laboratory results? -
☑☑White blood cells 12K, neutrophils 88%
A patient with chronic pancreatitis is started on TPN. What are the most important assessments for the
nurse to make 24 hours later after TPN is started? - ☑☑glucose level and ausculatation of lungs
What are potential complications of parenteral nutrition therapy? (select all that apply) - ☑☑Infection
Electrolyte imbalance
Blood sugar imbalances
What are some nursing interventions that could prevent complications of total parental nutrition (TPN)?
(select all that apply) - ☑☑Carefully monitor intake and output (I & O)
with accurate answers. Exam preview
Questions
A patient is anorexic and is eating less than 30% of his diet. He had hip surgery 5 days ago. Total parental
nutrition (TPN) would be an accepted strategy for this patient. - ☑☑False
It has been 24 hours since the last bag of total parental nutrition (TPN) was hung for a patient. There is
400 ml of TPN solution remaining. Which of the following is the appropriate action for the nurse to take?
- ☑☑Remove the old bag and tubing and hang the new bag and tubing
The major reason a patient would require total parental nutrition (TPN) is the non-function
gastrointestinal tract. - ☑☑True
Which of the following actions is the highest priority if the nurse suspects septicemia in a patient
receiving TPN through a PICC line? - ☑☑Obtain blood cultures
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a female patient with a GI fistula who has been receiving
TPN for 3 days. The nurse should follow up first on which of the following laboratory results? -
☑☑White blood cells 12K, neutrophils 88%
A patient with chronic pancreatitis is started on TPN. What are the most important assessments for the
nurse to make 24 hours later after TPN is started? - ☑☑glucose level and ausculatation of lungs
What are potential complications of parenteral nutrition therapy? (select all that apply) - ☑☑Infection
Electrolyte imbalance
Blood sugar imbalances
What are some nursing interventions that could prevent complications of total parental nutrition (TPN)?
(select all that apply) - ☑☑Carefully monitor intake and output (I & O)
