RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1825 of 2368

Why does the ANA consider mandatory overtime a dangerous staffing practice?

  1. Overtime wages cost the agency too much
  2. Overtired staff create client safety concerns
  3. Nurses on overtime cannot be held liable
  4. Overtime lowers the number of clients assigned
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Correct answer: Overtired staff create client safety concerns

The ANA recognizes mandatory overtime as dangerous because of client safety concerns related to overtired staff.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Health Care Economics: Mandatory Overtime. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026