Which of the Following Statements About Whether Journalists Can Be

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about whether journalists can be compelled to reveal their
Sources of information is NOT accurate?

• A)Journalists frequently assert that if they cannot ensure their sources' confidentiality,the flow of information will be reduced and press freedom effectively curtailed.
• B)The federal government enacted at "shield law" in 1992 that allows reporters to withhold information about their sources on matters of national security.
• C)Nearly all states have "shield laws," which,to varying degrees,protect journalistic sources.
• D)The Supreme Court has held that the press has no constitutional right to withhold information in court.

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Definitions:

Primary Intention

A healing process in which a wound is closed with sutures, staples, or adhesive, allowing it to heal directly without significant scarring.

Tertiary Intention

A method of wound healing where the wound is intentionally left open and closed later, allowing for edema or infection to resolve.

Eschar

A dry, dark scab or falling away of dead skin, typically occurring on a wound or burn site as it heals.

Pressure Injury

Damage to the skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin, commonly known as a bed sore.