A number of safeguards have arisen as a means of preventing ...

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A number of safeguards have arisen as a means of preventing occupational hazards. An example of one of these preventive measures for environmental agents is:
 
  a. use personal protection equipment
  b. assess the work area for the amount of noise
  c. develop standards of care for handling hazardous agents
  d. be aware of bioterrorist alerts

Question 2

Some strategies designed to help enhance the quality of one's sleep are listed below. Which of the following does not enhance the quality of sleep?
 
  a. reserve your bed for sleeping only
  b. it is okay to use alcohol to fall asleep occasionally
  c. make sleep a priority
  d. establish a routine before bed that is repeated nightly

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Answer to Question 1

D
A variety of safeguards and standards exist to aid in the prevention of workplace injury and occupational hazards. Some of these measures that relate to environmental agents include: 1) be aware of bioterrorist alert plans, 2) develop a violence reduction plan, 3) rotate shifts clockwise (day to night), 4) assess for dangerous chemicals in your workplace, and 5) determine whether Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards are in place. Using personal protection equipment is an example of a safeguard for infectious agents. Assessing the workplace for the amount of noise is an example of a physical agent safeguard, and developing standards of care for handling hazardous agents is an example of a chemical safeguard.

Answer to Question 2

B
Some tactics that may be used to enhance the quality of one's sleep include: 1) reserve your bed for sleeping only, 2) do not use caffeine to stay awake or alcohol to fall asleep, 3) make sleep a priority, 4) establish a routine before bed that is repeated nightly, 5) try drinking warm milk or decaffeinated tea at bedtime, and if thoughts of work prevent you from falling asleep, write your thoughts down on a piece of paper and leave them there to deal with in the morning.