CSPT CSPT - Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician Parenteral Nutrition and IV Admixture Preparation Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which macronutrient in total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is the PRIMARY energy source and contributes 3.4 kcal per gram?

Accepted Answer

Dextrose

Answer

Amino acids

Answer

Lipid emulsion

Answer

Electrolytes

Question 2

What is the caloric density of a standard 20% lipid emulsion used in parenteral nutrition?

Accepted Answer

2.0 kcal/mL

Answer

1.1 kcal/mL

Answer

3.4 kcal/mL

Answer

4.0 kcal/mL

Question 3

Which of the following electrolytes must be separated from calcium in TPN admixtures to avoid precipitation?

Accepted Answer

Phosphate

Answer

Sodium chloride

Answer

Potassium chloride

Answer

Magnesium sulfate

Question 4

What type of filter is recommended when administering a total parenteral nutrition solution that does NOT contain lipid emulsion?

Accepted Answer

0.22-micron filter

Answer

1.2-micron filter

Answer

5-micron filter

Answer

No filter required

Question 5

Which filter pore size is appropriate for administering a total nutrient admixture (3-in-1 TPN containing lipids)?

Accepted Answer

1.2 micron

Answer

0.22 micron

Answer

0.45 micron

Answer

5 micron

Question 6

What is the recommended order of addition when compounding a TPN admixture to minimize calcium-phosphate precipitation?

Accepted Answer

Calcium last, phosphate first

Answer

Phosphate last, calcium first

Answer

Add both simultaneously

Answer

Order does not matter