PN and Lipids skills station

  1. When is central line acess indicated for the administration of PN?
    Dextrose >greater than> 10%
  2. List at least 2 potential complications associated with the administration of PN.
    infection, electrolyte imbalance, air embolus, adverse drug reactions
  3. administration of PN
    ________techniques must be performed
    Should be administered via ________________.
    PN should not be stopped _____________ therefore never allow PN to run dry.
    • aseptic
    • dedicated line
    • suddenly
  4. If Pn has infused and the next bag has not been delieverd, hang ________
    PN cannot hang for more then ______hours
    Upon initiation of PN therapy, the rate is _____________ to avoid ___________
    and upon discontinuation of PN, the infusion rate will be tapered down to avoid sudden _________.
    • 10% dextrose
    • 24
    • titrated up
    • hyperglycemia
    • tapered down
    • hypoglycemia
  5. Pt will need _______ monitoring requiring _________ insulin coverage
    Pt should have regularly scheduled ________ checks and __________ to
    monitor for effectiveness of therapy.
    • Glucose
    • sliding scale
    • weight
    • lab values
  6. ___________ is required to know what ingredients are appropriate for this patient and to reveal potential complications.
    blood work
  7. List 3 findings the nurse needs to report to the HCP.
    Temperature, weight changes, vital sign changes, swelling at sight
  8. What do you know about using a filter with PN?
    0.22 micron filter
  9. What is the correct approach for administering lipids with the PN?
    Hang it lower
Author
astinson
ID
4675
Card Set
PN and Lipids skills station
Description
competency check list for PN and lipids skills station
Updated