The "T" in the mnemonic HOTSAW stands for:

Your patient is a 37-year-old man who collapsed while playing soccer. He is confused, and his skin is hot and dry. He has rapid and shallow breathing and a rapid and weak pulse. Appropriate care for this patient should include:

A) covering the patient with a blanket to preserve modesty. B) encouraging him to drink an electrolyte replacement drink. C) administering oral glucose. D) aggressive cooling with ice packs and cold water.

The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 allows certain health care providers to withdraw from Medicare and enter into private contracts with their Medicare patients, which requires "opting out" of Medicare for at least __________ years for all covered items and services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries

a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8