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OMSB_OEN Exam - Topic 3 Question 13 Discussion

Actual exam question for OMSB's OMSB_OEN exam
Question #: 13
Topic #: 3
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The doctor heard a staff nurse saying "That doctor is incompetent".

The doctor can file a complaint against the staff nurse for:

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In a 24-month-old child with hydrocephalus, later signs of the condition include frontal bossing, which is the prominent, protruding forehead caused by the enlargement of the frontal bone. This is a characteristic feature of chronic hydrocephalus. Bulging fontanels, separated sutures, and dilated scalp veins are typically earlier signs of hydrocephalus seen in younger infants before the cranial sutures close. As the child ages, frontal bossing becomes more apparent due to prolonged intracranial pressure.


by Ilene at Sep 15, 2024, 10:42 AM

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Cornell
3 months ago
I’m not so sure about that, seems a bit extreme.
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Lili
3 months ago
Libel is written, slander is spoken.
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Ilene
3 months ago
Wait, can you really sue for just words?
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Allene
4 months ago
Totally agree, that’s definitely slander.
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Quentin
4 months ago
Slander is the right choice here!
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Melissia
4 months ago
Assault seems way off here; I don't think that applies to verbal comments.
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Candida
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like slander fits better than malpractice in this case.
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Leeann
4 months ago
I remember something about libel being for written statements, so that can't be it, right?
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Kerrie
5 months ago
I think this might be about slander since it was spoken, not written.
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Shalon
5 months ago
I've got this! The doctor can file a complaint for slander since the nurse made the verbal statement calling the doctor "incompetent." Easy peasy.
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Salome
5 months ago
Okay, the key is that the nurse made the statement verbally, so I think the correct answer is slander. Libel is for written defamation.
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Rebbecca
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the difference between libel and slander here. I'll need to review my notes on those legal concepts to make sure I choose the right option.
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Shannan
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward defamation question. I'll focus on the key elements of libel versus slander to determine the best answer.
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Alayna
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I'll need to think through the differences between the options like Vulnerability Groups, Filter Groups, and Vulnerability Sets. Gotta make sure I understand the concepts before answering.
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Herschel
10 months ago
I'm going with C) Slander. The nurse is bad-mouthing the doctor, and that's a clear case of defamation.
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Tamala
9 months ago
D) Malpractice
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Renay
9 months ago
I agree, the nurse should not be spreading false information about the doctor.
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Bulah
9 months ago
C) Slander
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Clarinda
10 months ago
A) Libel
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Twana
10 months ago
Hmm, D) Malpractice? The nurse isn't the one providing medical care, so that doesn't seem right.
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Dorothy
10 months ago
Haha, B) Assault? Really? I think the nurse would need to physically attack the doctor for that one.
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Malcolm
10 months ago
C) Slander
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Ronnie
10 months ago
A) Libel
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Antonio
10 months ago
I think it's a tough call between A) Libel and C) Slander. The nurse could have written it down, which would make it libel.
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Samira
11 months ago
Definitely C) Slander. The nurse is making a verbal statement that could damage the doctor's reputation.
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Domingo
11 months ago
But what if the statement was true? Would that still be considered slander?
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Vivienne
11 months ago
Yes, I agree. The staff nurse's statement could damage the doctor's reputation.
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Domitila
11 months ago
I think the doctor can file a complaint for slander.
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