Describe the current procedure for administering a TPN feeding


To access central veins, the tip of a central venous catheter can either be placed directly into a large-diameter central vein or threaded into a central vein through a peripheral vein. Peripheral insertion of central catheters is less invasive and lower in cost than direct insertion into central veins

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The real energy values (adjusted for the body's inefficiency) of foods that are digested and absorbed are called __________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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After eating some home-canned green beans you begin to have difficulty breathing and double vision. What type of foodborne illness do you suspect?

a. staphylococcus b. listeria c. salmonella d. botulism

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Children and adults tend to eat the same amount regardless of the portion size. Children and adults tend to eat the same amount regardless of the portion size

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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________ dictate(s) the types and amounts of nutrients in food that will be transformed and reassembled into body structures and compounds.

A. Energy expenditure B. Essential fats C. Genes D. Dietary choices

Nutritional Science