Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1603 of 1700
What can cause caregiver role strain in health care workers?
- Short shifts with several days off in a row
- Light client loads with plenty of breaks
- Long shifts or many days in a row without time off
- Working only a few hours each week
Show answer
Correct answer: Long shifts or many days in a row without time off
Doing the same care for high-need clients day after day also wears workers down.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.7: Caregiver Role Strain
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026