California was the first state to mandate nurse-to-patient _____. ...

[Engineer]

California was the first state to mandate nurse-to-patient _____.
 
  a. staffing plans c. staffing patterns
  b. staffing ratios d. staffing departments

Question 2

While working as the charge nurse on the 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift, the nurse overhears the UAP speaking harshly to Mr. Hernandez, who has an expressive aphasia and a left hemiparesis from a stroke.
 
  When the UAP leaves the room, the nurse decides to speak with her. Which of the following would be the most appropriate approach?
  A) I have decided to change your assignment from Mr. Hernandez to Mrs. Hopkins
  B) I am concerned because it sounded to me as though you might be losing patience with Mr. Hernandez
  C) You need to watch your tone of voice as it sounded very harsh
  D) Perhaps you need to consider attending a training session on communication skills

[Dominic]

Answer to Question 1

B
By January 2005, hospitals in the state of California were required by the California legislature to meet a 1:5 (nurse-to-patient) staffing ratio in all medical-surgical units. Similar legislation is pending in other states, such as Massachusetts.

Answer to Question 2

B

[Engineer]

Wow, this really help

[cassie_ragen]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it