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Which one of these is a major benefit of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) or enteral nutrition?
Which one of these is a major benefit of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) or enteral nutrition?
- Longer hospital stays
- Fewer complications postoperatively (correct)
- Increased weight gain
- Decreased serum albumin levels
Which one of these is a major complication of total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?
Which one of these is a major complication of total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?
- Hypoglycemia
- Infection (correct)
- Hypervolemia
- Hypertension
Which one of these is required for the central lines used for TPN?
Which one of these is required for the central lines used for TPN?
- Intravenous access
- Routine cleaning
- Drug administration during anesthesia
- Aseptic technique (correct)
Which one of these is a major metabolic complication of TPN?
Which one of these is a major metabolic complication of TPN?
Which one of these factors can lead to complications of hypertonic dextrose in TPN?
Which one of these factors can lead to complications of hypertonic dextrose in TPN?
Which one of these is a common ingredient in TPN solutions?
Which one of these is a common ingredient in TPN solutions?
Which one of these is a predictor of perioperative outcome in TPN?
Which one of these is a predictor of perioperative outcome in TPN?
Which one of these is recommended for TPN infusion in patients who have no oral feeding for 7 days or are malnourished preoperatively?
Which one of these is recommended for TPN infusion in patients who have no oral feeding for 7 days or are malnourished preoperatively?
Which one of these patient groups may benefit from TPN or enteral nutrition?
Which one of these patient groups may benefit from TPN or enteral nutrition?
Which one of these is a major complication of TPN?
Which one of these is a major complication of TPN?
Which of the following is a reason for slowing or discontinuing TPN before anesthesia?
Which of the following is a reason for slowing or discontinuing TPN before anesthesia?
What serious complication can result from the administration of phosphate-free or phosphate-depleted solutions for hyperalimentation?
What serious complication can result from the administration of phosphate-free or phosphate-depleted solutions for hyperalimentation?
What is the potential consequence of hypophosphatemia of less than 1.0 mg/dL of blood?
What is the potential consequence of hypophosphatemia of less than 1.0 mg/dL of blood?
Which trace metal deficiency is associated with long-term TPN and can lead to impaired wound healing?
Which trace metal deficiency is associated with long-term TPN and can lead to impaired wound healing?
What is the main reason for gradually decreasing the infusion rate of TPN before anesthesia and surgery?
What is the main reason for gradually decreasing the infusion rate of TPN before anesthesia and surgery?
What effect does hypophosphatemia have on the oxygen dissociation curve?
What effect does hypophosphatemia have on the oxygen dissociation curve?
What is the potential consequence of long-term TPN causing deficiencies in copper?
What is the potential consequence of long-term TPN causing deficiencies in copper?
What can happen if the infusion rate of TPN is abruptly discontinued during surgery?
What can happen if the infusion rate of TPN is abruptly discontinued during surgery?
What is the potential consequence of hypophosphatemia of less than 1.0 mg/dL of blood?
What is the potential consequence of hypophosphatemia of less than 1.0 mg/dL of blood?
What is the potential consequence of long-term TPN causing deficiencies in magnesium?
What is the potential consequence of long-term TPN causing deficiencies in magnesium?
True or false: Hyperalimentation is also known as total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
True or false: Hyperalimentation is also known as total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
True or false: TPN solutions may contain protein hydrolysates, soybean emulsions, or synthetic amino acids.
True or false: TPN solutions may contain protein hydrolysates, soybean emulsions, or synthetic amino acids.
True or false: TPN has been found to result in fewer complications and shorter hospital stays for patients who cannot have oral feeding for 7 days or who are malnourished preoperatively.
True or false: TPN has been found to result in fewer complications and shorter hospital stays for patients who cannot have oral feeding for 7 days or who are malnourished preoperatively.
True or false: Serum albumin levels can be used to predict the postoperative outcome of patients receiving TPN.
True or false: Serum albumin levels can be used to predict the postoperative outcome of patients receiving TPN.
True or false: Infection, metabolic abnormalities, and longer duration of ICU stay are major complications of TPN.
True or false: Infection, metabolic abnormalities, and longer duration of ICU stay are major complications of TPN.
True or false: Gradually decreasing the infusion rate of TPN before anesthesia and surgery can prevent hypoglycemia?
True or false: Gradually decreasing the infusion rate of TPN before anesthesia and surgery can prevent hypoglycemia?
True or false: Hypophosphatemia can result from the administration of phosphate-free or phosphate-depleted solutions for hyperalimentation?
True or false: Hypophosphatemia can result from the administration of phosphate-free or phosphate-depleted solutions for hyperalimentation?
True or false: Hypophosphatemia of less than 1.0 mg/dL of blood can cause hemolytic anemia and seizures?
True or false: Hypophosphatemia of less than 1.0 mg/dL of blood can cause hemolytic anemia and seizures?
True or false: Long-term TPN can lead to deficiencies in trace metals such as copper, zinc, and magnesium?
True or false: Long-term TPN can lead to deficiencies in trace metals such as copper, zinc, and magnesium?
True or false: TPN should be continued at its current rate throughout the operation to avoid intraoperative hyperosmolarity?
True or false: TPN should be continued at its current rate throughout the operation to avoid intraoperative hyperosmolarity?
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