< Go Back  What Do You Know About Working the Night Shift?  If
you work the night shift, you face unique health and
productivity challenges. Take this quiz to see how much you know
about making the most of the night shift.  1. If you work at
night, try to maintain the same sleep schedule on the days you
work and the days you're off. 2. Making your bedroom as dark as
possible can help improve your sleep. 3. Taking a nap before
work may increase your alertness. 4. Some over-the-counter pain
relievers and other medications have as much caffeine as one or
two cups of coffee and can disturb your sleep. 5. Varying your
routine by performing different tasks at different times during
your shift can help you stay alert. 6. Regular exercise promotes
easier and deeper sleep. 7. Bright light and cool temperatures
(below 70 degrees) at work help keep you awake during your
shift. 8. Stretching or exercising when you take a break can
help you stay alert. 9. The most dangerous part of your day is
probably your drive home aft