Parenteral Nutrition Administration

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Why should medications not be given by tube during a feeding infusion?

To reduce the risk of tube occlusion
To ensure the medication is effective (correct)
To prevent medication interactions
To prevent aspiration-related pneumonia

What is the goal of diet intervention in patients receiving enteral nutrition?

To reduce the risk of aspiration
To ensure an adequate caloric intake
To increase meal frequency
To promote an oral diet (correct)

Why is parenteral nutrition considered a life-saving therapy?

Because it is an alternative to enteral nutrition
Because it is used for patients with a nonfunctional GI tract (correct)
Because it is a nutritious supplement
Because it provides complete nutrition

How is parenteral nutrition typically administered?

As a continuous drip by pump infusion (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to taper the infusion rate of parenteral nutrition near the end of each cycle?

To give the pancreas time to adjust (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk of rapid changes in the infusion rate of parenteral nutrition?

Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using a clear liquid diet?

To resume oral intake after a prolonged period (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a regular diet in a hospital setting?

To provide optimal nutritional status (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when administering parenteral nutrition to a patient?

PN should not be used when the patient is expected to resume oral intake within 7 to 14 days. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of continuous drip feedings in critically ill patients?

Decreased risk of diarrhea and aspiration (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue that may arise with enteral nutrition?

Tube feeding complications (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are peripheral parenteral nutrition solutions limited in the amount of calories they can provide?

Because they must be isotonic to prevent phlebitis and thrombus formation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between enteral and parenteral nutrition?

Enteral is for oral intake, while parenteral is for intravenous nutrition (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when assessing a patient's nutrition needs?

The patient's medical condition and nutritional status (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of vein is typically used for infusing a hypertonic, nutritionally complete solution?

Central vein (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a mechanically altered diet?

To accommodate patients with chewing or swallowing difficulties (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical use of peripheral parenteral nutrition?

Short-term nutrition support for patients who require less than 2500 cal/day (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are medications not typically added to PN solutions?

Because they are incompatible with nutrients in the solution (B) Signup and view all the answers