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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Medicine I: A Failure of the Heart.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Konner characterize Dr. Brass?
(a) Enigmatic.
(b) Brilliant.
(c) Vulgar.
(d) Compassionate.

2. What is intubation?
(a) Placing a tube into a patient's bladder.
(b) Placing a breathing tube into a patient's throat.
(c) Placing a tube for intravenous fluids into a patient's arm.
(d) Placing a tube into a patient's ear.

3. How long a break does Konner get at Christmas?
(a) Three days.
(b) A week.
(c) One day.
(d) Two weeks.

4. Why did pediatrics appeal to Konner?
(a) It gave him more room to be aloof and scientific in his observations.
(b) It resembled his research on African children.
(c) Children had an easier time regaining their health after illness.
(d) It let him laugh more.

5. What kind of surgery did Konner watch Dr. Ruskin perform?
(a) Implant surgery.
(b) Spine surgery.
(c) Abdominal surgery.
(d) Cataract surgery.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Konner say Dr. Greenspan was embroiled in a controversy?

2. What does Konner say was keeping him tired?

3. What luxury did Konner's relationship with Dr. Haley allow him?

4. How many hours a week did Konner work with Dr. Brass and the others on his rotation?

5. What was Dr. Brass' reaction when Konner talked to her about her management style?

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