Steve, a Senior Architect, Has to Design a Work Environment

question 43

Multiple Choice

Steve, a senior architect, has to design a work environment for the people who work in the office, including properly adjusting furniture and hardware. Which of the following should Steve make use of to set up a safe and effective workspace?

• A)Ergonomics
• B)Macronomics
• C)Hydrodynamics
• D)Geonomics

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Definitions:

RAS

Acronym for the Reticular Activating System, a network of neurons located in the brainstem that regulates wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Sleep-Wake Cycle

The circadian rhythm that regulates periods of sleepiness and wakefulness throughout a 24-hour period.

Narcolepsy

A rare condition with symptoms that can include sleep paralysis and cataplexy.

Insomnia

A sleep disorder characterized by trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing restorative sleep, leading to daytime dysfunction.