Acute Kidney Injury Care ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the role of a nurse in early detection of acute kidney injury? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses monitor urine output closely, looking for oliguria or anuria. Vital signs
and hemodynamic status are assessed to identify hypoperfusion. Laboratory tests, including
serum creatinine and BUN, are reviewed regularly. Early detection allows prompt intervention to
prevent worsening kidney damage.
How should a nurse assess fluid balance in AKI patients? CORRECT ANSWERS Nurses
accurately record intake and output, including fluids and urine. Daily weights are monitored to
detect fluid retention. Physical signs of edema or dehydration are assessed. Maintaining proper
fluid balance helps prevent complications such as pulmonary edema or hypotension.
What nursing interventions help manage electrolyte imbalances in AKI? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses monitor serum potassium, sodium, calcium, and phosphate levels.
Education on dietary restrictions is provided to prevent exacerbation of imbalances. Medications,
such as diuretics or phosphate binders, are administered as prescribed. Timely interventions
prevent life-threatening complications like arrhythmias.
How does a nurse assess for signs of uremia in AKI? CORRECT ANSWERS Nurses
monitor for nausea, vomiting, fatigue, confusion, and pruritus. Laboratory values such as
elevated BUN and creatinine support assessment. Vital signs and neurological status are closely
observed. Early recognition ensures prompt management, including dialysis if necessary.
What is the nurse’s role in monitoring urine output in AKI patients? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses measure and record urine output hourly or as prescribed. Observation
of urine color, clarity, and presence of sediment is conducted. Changes in volume help identify
worsening renal function or obstruction. Accurate monitoring guides fluid and medication
management.
, How should a nurse educate patients about medication management in AKI? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses review prescribed medications and identify nephrotoxic agents to
avoid. Education includes adherence to dosing schedules and monitoring for side effects. Patients
are informed about over-the-counter medications that may affect kidney function. Proper
management prevents further renal injury.
How does a nurse support patients undergoing renal replacement therapy for AKI? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses monitor vital signs, access sites, and laboratory values before, during,
and after dialysis. Education on procedure, potential side effects, and post-treatment care is
provided. Emotional support is offered to reduce anxiety. Close monitoring ensures treatment
effectiveness and patient safety.
What nursing interventions help prevent infection in AKI patients? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses maintain strict aseptic techniques for catheter and dialysis access care.
Education on hand hygiene and early recognition of infection signs is provided. Laboratory tests,
including white blood cell count, are monitored. Prevention reduces morbidity and complications
related to renal failure.
How should a nurse monitor for signs of fluid overload in AKI? CORRECT ANSWERS
Nurses assess for peripheral edema, pulmonary crackles, and rapid weight gain. Blood pressure
and respiratory rate are monitored frequently. Education on fluid restriction and adherence to
prescribed therapy is provided. Early detection prevents complications like heart failure and
pulmonary edema.
What is the importance of monitoring blood pressure in AKI patients? CORRECT
ANSWERS Blood pressure reflects renal perfusion and helps detect hypotension or
hypertension. Nurses monitor readings regularly and report significant changes. Education on
adherence to antihypertensives and fluid management is provided. Maintaining stable blood
pressure prevents further kidney injury.
How does a nurse assess for prerenal causes of AKI? CORRECT ANSWERS Nurses
evaluate for hypovolemia, dehydration, blood loss, or low cardiac output. Vital signs, fluid status,
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the role of a nurse in early detection of acute kidney injury? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses monitor urine output closely, looking for oliguria or anuria. Vital signs
and hemodynamic status are assessed to identify hypoperfusion. Laboratory tests, including
serum creatinine and BUN, are reviewed regularly. Early detection allows prompt intervention to
prevent worsening kidney damage.
How should a nurse assess fluid balance in AKI patients? CORRECT ANSWERS Nurses
accurately record intake and output, including fluids and urine. Daily weights are monitored to
detect fluid retention. Physical signs of edema or dehydration are assessed. Maintaining proper
fluid balance helps prevent complications such as pulmonary edema or hypotension.
What nursing interventions help manage electrolyte imbalances in AKI? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses monitor serum potassium, sodium, calcium, and phosphate levels.
Education on dietary restrictions is provided to prevent exacerbation of imbalances. Medications,
such as diuretics or phosphate binders, are administered as prescribed. Timely interventions
prevent life-threatening complications like arrhythmias.
How does a nurse assess for signs of uremia in AKI? CORRECT ANSWERS Nurses
monitor for nausea, vomiting, fatigue, confusion, and pruritus. Laboratory values such as
elevated BUN and creatinine support assessment. Vital signs and neurological status are closely
observed. Early recognition ensures prompt management, including dialysis if necessary.
What is the nurse’s role in monitoring urine output in AKI patients? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses measure and record urine output hourly or as prescribed. Observation
of urine color, clarity, and presence of sediment is conducted. Changes in volume help identify
worsening renal function or obstruction. Accurate monitoring guides fluid and medication
management.
, How should a nurse educate patients about medication management in AKI? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses review prescribed medications and identify nephrotoxic agents to
avoid. Education includes adherence to dosing schedules and monitoring for side effects. Patients
are informed about over-the-counter medications that may affect kidney function. Proper
management prevents further renal injury.
How does a nurse support patients undergoing renal replacement therapy for AKI? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses monitor vital signs, access sites, and laboratory values before, during,
and after dialysis. Education on procedure, potential side effects, and post-treatment care is
provided. Emotional support is offered to reduce anxiety. Close monitoring ensures treatment
effectiveness and patient safety.
What nursing interventions help prevent infection in AKI patients? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses maintain strict aseptic techniques for catheter and dialysis access care.
Education on hand hygiene and early recognition of infection signs is provided. Laboratory tests,
including white blood cell count, are monitored. Prevention reduces morbidity and complications
related to renal failure.
How should a nurse monitor for signs of fluid overload in AKI? CORRECT ANSWERS
Nurses assess for peripheral edema, pulmonary crackles, and rapid weight gain. Blood pressure
and respiratory rate are monitored frequently. Education on fluid restriction and adherence to
prescribed therapy is provided. Early detection prevents complications like heart failure and
pulmonary edema.
What is the importance of monitoring blood pressure in AKI patients? CORRECT
ANSWERS Blood pressure reflects renal perfusion and helps detect hypotension or
hypertension. Nurses monitor readings regularly and report significant changes. Education on
adherence to antihypertensives and fluid management is provided. Maintaining stable blood
pressure prevents further kidney injury.
How does a nurse assess for prerenal causes of AKI? CORRECT ANSWERS Nurses
evaluate for hypovolemia, dehydration, blood loss, or low cardiac output. Vital signs, fluid status,
