To maintain patient safety, studies suggest that scheduling should avoid:
a. Rotating shifts.
b. Weekends.
c. 8-hour shifts.
d. Mandatory overtime.
ANS: A
Rotating shifts and overtime past 12 hours (mandatory or not) are being shown to increase nurse error and jeopardize patient safety.
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