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1. Which of the following statements best describes peripheral parenteral
nutrition (PPN)?
A. PPN is a method of providing nutrition through a central venous
catheter.
B. PPN is used when a patient is unable to tolerate enteral feeding.
C. PPN provides complete nutrition and is the preferred method of
nutrition support for critically ill patients.
D. PPN can only be administered in a hospital setting.
Answer: B. PPN is used when a patient is unable to tolerate enteral
feeding.
Rationale: PPN is a method of providing nutrition through a peripheral
venous catheter when a patient is unable to tolerate or absorb adequate
nutrition through the gastrointestinal tract.
2. Which of the following is not a common indication for PPN?
A. Malnutrition
B. Bowel obstruction
C. Severe burns
D. Short bowel syndrome
Answer: D. Short bowel syndrome
Rationale: Short bowel syndrome is typically managed with total
parenteral nutrition (TPN) rather than PPN.
3. Which of the following solutions is commonly used for PPN?
A. Hypertonic saline
B. Dextrose 5%
C. Lipid emulsions
D. Potassium chloride
Answer: B. Dextrose 5%
Rationale: Dextrose 5% is commonly used as the primary source of
calories in PPN solutions.
4. Which of the following complications is associated with PPN
administration?
A. Catheter-related bloodstream infections
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