TOTAL PARENTERAL NUTRITION Assessment Exam Questions With 100% Verified Answers.

give another name for TPN - correct answer hyperalimentation it contains - correct answer hypertonic glucose, amino acids, water, minerals, and vitamins T/f TPN can be safely given via central line - correct answer ya this is preferred T/F can be safely infused via periperal IV line - correct answer it can but only for a short period. 48-72 hours maxium t/f if tpn is running too slow and its two hours behind you can increase the rate to 20% - correct answer no no no never speed up the rate if TPN infusion runs too fast it creates a _______ imbalance - correct answer hyperosmolar- bc of all of the solutes it is ok to slow the rate if the client leaves the unit t/f - correct answer false never slow it down it could cause hypoglycemia what tests must the nurse perform q6hours when TPN is running - correct answer accuchecks and urine glucose/acetone tests IV lipid emulsions can be given either central or peripheral - correct answer true shake lipid emulsion before admin t/f - correct answer false- damages molecules what port of peripheral IV can lipid infusion be piggybacked into - correct answer the port closest to the insertion cath site.