Question

Which strategy can managers adopt to reduce their workers’ fatigue?

A)schedule night workers to work in groups of two or more

B)do not permit workers to nap during their breaks during night shift

C)use the backward rotation that moves from evening shift to day shift

D)change shifts on a weekly basis: one week of day shift, one week of night shift

Which are effective strategies to facilitate sleep onset and good quality sleep?

A)watch the television in bed

B)look at the computer within an hour of bedtime

C)practice relaxation techniques before bedtime

D)drink 4 ounces of wine within an hour of bedtime

Which of the following is the LEAST effective strategy for shift workers to improve personal relationships?

A)educate family and friends about challenges of working shift schedules or long hours.

B)tell family what they can do to help

C)shorten your time for sleep to meet the demands of work and the family

D)adopt ways to maintain communications

The courts have penalized who when a worker after working long hours makes an error that causes death?

A)the worker

B)the worker's employer

C)all the above

D)none of the above since the mistake was not done intentionally

Taking a long nap (1 hour or more) after coming home from day shift will tend to decrease the buildup of sleep pressure and lead to difficulty with falling asleep at the usual bedtime.

A)True

B)False

Symptoms of sleep disorders include which of the following?

A)legs or arms jerk often during sleep

B)sudden muscle weakness during the daytime when having a strong emotion like anger

C)during sleep snore loudly and short periods when breathing stops

D)all of the above

Answer 1

Answer: D)change shifts on a weekly basis: one week of day shift, one week of night shift.

( By changing the shift on weekly basis will reduce the regular burden and stress. Hence this will provide specific time period for the workers to regain their energy. In the case of not providing nao between the duty hours would lead to decreased and poor outcomes hence there will be negative effects.)