A bill, HR 152, was originated by a group of nurses lobbying Congress for staffing based on nurse-patient ratio. After it was originated, this bill then went to:
a. The president of the American Nurses Association
b. The primary sponsor
c. A committee of the House of Representatives
d. A committee of the Senate
ANS: C
Bills are prefixed with HR when introduced in the House of Representatives and S when introduced in the Senate.
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