Management of CareQuestion 1827 of 2368
A nurse is placed "on call" for a shift. Which condition applies?
- The nurse receives the full wage and has no duty to respond
- The nurse loses all accrued benefits for the shift
- The nurse must stay beyond the shift end
- The nurse must be able to report within a set response time if needed
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Correct answer: The nurse must be able to report within a set response time if needed
On-call nurses typically receive a reduced hourly wage and must be able to report and assume client care within a designated time.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Health Care Economics: On Call. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026