Which statement is true about iron and total parenteral nutrition solution?
a. Alternate sources of iron are not available for clients receiving TPN.
b. Iron administration is withheld until the client can take oral medications.
c. Iron is not added to parenteral solutions since it causes instability of other additives.
d. Only small amounts of iron can be added to solutions because it irritates blood vessels.
Q. 2The vitamin that is not usually added to total parenteral nutrition formulas but can be added separately is:
a. vitamin A.
b. vitamin D.
c. vitamin K.
d. vitaminB6.
Q. 3TPN administration requires:
a. delivery by gravity.
b. central venous access.
c. use of peripheral veins only.
d. a functioning gastrointestinal tract.
Q. 4Long-term parenteral nutrition can be associated with all of the following except:
a. fatty liver.
b. gallbladder disease.
c. dumping syndrome.
d. decreased bone density.
Q. 5Which statement is true about a lipid emulsion in 30 solution?
a. It can be given daily to provide up to 50 of kcalories.
b. The milky white solution contains 30 grams of dextrose.
c. Lipid emulsions with linoleic acid may stimulate the immune system.
d. Lipids partially replace dextrose, lowering the risk of hyperglycemia in diabetics.
Q. 6Amino acids in total parenteral nutrition solutions:
a. provide 9 kcalories/gram.
b. are standardized for all clients.
c. provide all essential amino acids.
d. provide 5 g amino acids per 100 mL solution if it is a 15 amino acid solution.
Q. 7Which of the following statements is false?
a. Continuous tube feeding requires use of a pump.
b. Gastric tube feeding is preferred unless there is a risk for aspiration.
c. Clients with duodenal tube feedings are checked for residual volume.
d. Enteral nutrition is preferred over total parenteral nutrition if the gastrointestinal tract is functional.
Q. 8A child weighing 22 kg would require how many milliliters of fluid daily?
a. 170 mL
b. 640 mL
c. 1070 mL
d. 1540 mL
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