Management of CareQuestion 80 of 2368
A nurse skips checking a client's identification band because they believe they know the client well and the shortcut is safe. Which type of behavior does this represent?
- At-risk behavior, a choice that increases risk through a mistaken belief it is justified
- Simple human error, an inadvertent action such as a slip or lapse
- Reckless behavior, a conscious disregard of a substantial and unjustifiable risk
- Acceptable behavior, because the nurse knows the client well enough to skip checks
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Correct answer: At-risk behavior, a choice that increases risk through a mistaken belief it is justified
At-risk behavior is a behavioral choice that increases risk when the risk is not recognized or is wrongly thought justified.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Safety: Just Culture. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026