1. A patient with chronic kidney disease is scheduled for hemodialysis. Which interprofessional team member should primarily monitor the patient's vascular access site during treatment? - A) Nephrologist - B) Dialysis Technician - C) Registered Nurse - D) Dietitian Answer: C) Registered Nurse Rationale: The registered nurse is responsible for assessing and monitoring the patient's vascular access site for signs of infection, ensuring patency, and initiating the dialysis treatment. 2. In a case of suspected sepsis, what is the priority action for the interprofessional team? - A) Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics - B) Obtain blood cultures - C) Start intravenous fluids - D) Conduct a comprehensive patient assessment Answer: B) Obtain blood cultures Rationale: Obtaining blood cultures before initiating antibiotic therapy is crucial for identifying the causative organism and providing targeted treatment. 3. A patient with a history of congestive heart f