Those particular inductors are all part of CPU power, and if by shorted, you mean you're getting low resistance to ground, then that's normal. CPU and GPU power lines are generally very low resistance lines and have a low operating voltage, so I would say that's normal. .
This sounds mostly like it might be a display problem. If FileVault is enabled, it is normal for the machine to be less responsive after the third boot. This is generally when it thinks you've forgotten the password and boots into recovery for attempted password reset. That's a bit educated guess on my part, but I would try connecting an external display. I might also try unplugging the Mac display from the motherboard to force it to output to the external.
What were the circumstances of the spill? Where did liquid actually go when it occurred. This can help determine was parts may have been damaged.