OMSB_OEN Exam - Topic 5 Question 25 Discussion

Actual exam question for OMSB's OMSB_OEN exam

Question #: 25
Topic #: 5

A staff nurse was entering patient's clinical notes in the computer, and had to leave to attend an immediate call without completion of recording. Another nurse used the account of the previous nurse to enter her notes.

Which of the following BEST describes the ethical issue that was committed?

ANegligence

BMalpractice

CBreach of privacy

DBreach of confidentiality

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Suggested Answer: C

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by Carla at Mar 18, 2025, 07:09 PM

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Elsa

7 months ago

I’m not so sure it’s malpractice, though.

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Ruthann

7 months ago

Sounds like negligence to me.

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Thora

7 months ago

I think it's more about breach of privacy.

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Gennie

7 months ago

Wait, can another nurse really use someone else's account like that?

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Dulce

7 months ago

That's definitely a breach of confidentiality.

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Janna

8 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the difference between breach of privacy and breach of confidentiality. I think I need to review those terms again.

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Gregoria

8 months ago

I feel like this could be malpractice too, but I’m leaning towards breach of confidentiality because patient information is involved.

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Armando

8 months ago

This reminds me of a practice question we had on ethical breaches. I think it might be breach of privacy since the notes weren't completed by the original nurse.

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Derick

8 months ago

I remember discussing how using someone else's account can lead to privacy issues, but I'm not sure if it's more about negligence or confidentiality.

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Benedict

9 months ago

This is a great question that really tests our understanding of ethical issues in healthcare. I think the breach of confidentiality is the most relevant concern here, but I'll double-check my reasoning.

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Margarett

9 months ago

I'm a little unsure about this one. Negligence, malpractice, and breach of privacy all seem plausible. I'll need to re-read the question and weigh the options closely.

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Kenneth

9 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The nurse used another nurse's account to enter notes, which is a clear breach of confidentiality. That's the best answer here.

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Quentin

9 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. Unauthorized access to patient records could be a breach of privacy, but there might be more to consider here. I'll need to think through the scenario carefully.

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Floyd

9 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about patient privacy and confidentiality. I'll need to carefully consider the key details provided to determine the best ethical issue.

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Antonio

1 year ago

Malpractice? Really? I don't think this rises to that level. Negligence and breach of confidentiality are the key problems here. The other nurse should know better than to use someone else's account.

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Karan

1 year ago

Negligence is also a concern since the notes were not completed properly.

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Rosalyn

1 year ago

It's definitely a breach of privacy as well.

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Hermila

1 year ago

Using someone else's account is a breach of confidentiality.

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Johnson

1 year ago

Ha! I bet the other nurse was just trying to be efficient and save time. But you can't just log in as someone else, that's just asking for trouble.

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Bettina

1 year ago

C: The nurse should have waited for the original nurse to come back and finish the notes.

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Stephanie

1 year ago

B: Yeah, it's important to always log in with your own credentials.

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My

1 year ago

A: That was definitely a breach of confidentiality.

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Kenny

1 year ago

I agree, the breach of confidentiality is the biggest concern. Using someone else's login to access patient information is a major violation of privacy.

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Rashida

1 year ago

A: It's important to always log out of your account to prevent unauthorized access.

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Ruth

1 year ago

B: I agree, patient information should always be kept private.

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Paris

1 year ago

A: That was a serious breach of confidentiality.

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Brock

1 year ago

Leaving the patient's notes unfinished is definitely negligence, but the other nurse using the previous nurse's account to enter her own notes is a clear breach of confidentiality. That's the main ethical issue here.

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