Author Question: A patient is not satisfied with his HMO health plan. Which of the following is a characteristic of a ... (Read 26 times)

Beheh · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A patient is not satisfied with his HMO health plan. Which of the following is a characteristic of a health maintenance organization?

a. choice of provider c. easy access to spe-cialists
b. single point of entry d. fee-for-service

Question 2

The nurse caring for a patient with heat exhaustion should

a. place the patient in a cool environment
b. cover the patient with a blanket
c. immerse the patient in cold water
d. induce perspiration

BAOCHAU2803 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
A feature of an HMO is the practice of single point of entry through which care is delivered. Primary care providers serve as gatekeepers to the health care system in that they determine which referrals are needed by the client. To reduce costs, direct access to specialists is limited.

Answer to Question 2

A
The nurse should place the patient experiencing heat exhaustion in a cool environment. The goal of nursing care is to stop diaphoresis by administering fluid and electrolytes as prescribed by a physician. Immersing the patient in cold water could lead to hypothermia. Covering the patient with a blanket would be used to treat hypothermia. Heat exhaustion is characterized by excessive perspiration, so perspiration should not be induced in a patient with this condition.