SHOCK PRE-SIM QUIZ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | SHOCK NURSING STUDY
GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of acute kidney injury?
• Myocardial Infarction
• Contrast Media
• Acetaminophen PO daily
• Burns - ANS ✔✔Acetaminophen PO daily
Utilizing RIFLE classification, what lab values indicate acute kidney injury?
• GFR decreased by 25%
• urine output < 0.5 mL/kg/hr for 6 hr
• serum creatinine increased x2
• anuria for 12 hr - ANS ✔✔serum creatinine increased x2
Which is an appropriate nursing intervention for a client with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)?
• Request a low-calorie diet
• Monitor weight every 3 days
• Counsel client on end of life options
• Provide strict infection control - ANS ✔✔Provide strict infection control
Which of the following medications can place the patient at high risk for nephrotoxic injury?
• potassium
• vancomycin
• insulin
• acetominophen - ANS ✔✔vancomycin
Which of the following medications would you anticipate administering if the patient had a potassium
level of 6.2 and PVCs noted on telemetry?
• furosemide IV
• calcium gluconate IV
• normal saliné
• metoprolol - ANS ✔✔calcium gluconate IV
Which of the following medications is a potent vasopressor, useful in maintaining central circulation?
• sodium nitroprusside
• hydrocortisone
• labetalol
• norepinephrine - ANS ✔✔norepinephrine
What type of fluid is immediately administered for a client in shock?
• Isotonic fluids
• Whole blood products
• Albumin
• Hypertonic fluids - ANS ✔✔Isotonic fluids
GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of acute kidney injury?
• Myocardial Infarction
• Contrast Media
• Acetaminophen PO daily
• Burns - ANS ✔✔Acetaminophen PO daily
Utilizing RIFLE classification, what lab values indicate acute kidney injury?
• GFR decreased by 25%
• urine output < 0.5 mL/kg/hr for 6 hr
• serum creatinine increased x2
• anuria for 12 hr - ANS ✔✔serum creatinine increased x2
Which is an appropriate nursing intervention for a client with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)?
• Request a low-calorie diet
• Monitor weight every 3 days
• Counsel client on end of life options
• Provide strict infection control - ANS ✔✔Provide strict infection control
Which of the following medications can place the patient at high risk for nephrotoxic injury?
• potassium
• vancomycin
• insulin
• acetominophen - ANS ✔✔vancomycin
Which of the following medications would you anticipate administering if the patient had a potassium
level of 6.2 and PVCs noted on telemetry?
• furosemide IV
• calcium gluconate IV
• normal saliné
• metoprolol - ANS ✔✔calcium gluconate IV
Which of the following medications is a potent vasopressor, useful in maintaining central circulation?
• sodium nitroprusside
• hydrocortisone
• labetalol
• norepinephrine - ANS ✔✔norepinephrine
What type of fluid is immediately administered for a client in shock?
• Isotonic fluids
• Whole blood products
• Albumin
• Hypertonic fluids - ANS ✔✔Isotonic fluids
