Renal Disorders Test 2026-VERSION WITH QUALITY QUESTIONS AND WELL RECTIFIED ANSWERS ACCOMPANIED WITH RATIONELLS 100% CORRECT. 1. A patient with acute kidney injury (AKI) has a potassium level of 6.2 mEq/L. What is the priority nursing action?

Renal Disorders Test
2026-VERSION WITH
QUALITY QUESTIONS
AND WELL RECTIFIED
ANSWERS
ACCOMPANIED WITH
RATIONELLS 100%
CORRECT.
1. A patient with acute kidney injury
(AKI) has a potassium level of 6.2

,mEq/L. What is the priority nursing
action?
A. Administer IV fluids
B. Monitor urine output
C. Administer calcium gluconate
D. Restrict sodium
Answer: C
Calcium gluconate stabilizes cardiac
membranes and is the priority for life-
threatening hyperkalemia.


2. Which finding is most concerning in a
patient with chronic kidney disease
(CKD)?

,A. Creatinine 2.0 mg/dL
B. Hemoglobin 10 g/dL
C. Potassium 6.5 mEq/L
D. BUN 40 mg/dL
Answer: C
Severe hyperkalemia can lead to fatal
arrhythmias and requires immediate
intervention.


3. A patient on hemodialysis has a bruit
over the AV fistula. What should the
nurse do?
A. Report immediately
B. Document as abnormal

, C. Assess for thrill
D. Apply pressure
Answer: C
A bruit indicates blood flow; confirming a
thrill ensures patency of the fistula.


4. Which symptom is expected in
nephrotic syndrome?
A. Hematuria
B. Massive proteinuria
C. Hypertension crisis
D. Low cholesterol
Answer: B
Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by
heavy protein loss (>3.5 g/day).