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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 say Dr. Greenspan was embroiled in a controversy?
(a) He published others' work.
(b) He faked some research results.
(c) He defended a subordinate.
(d) He pursued a staff member.

2. What decision does Konner reaffirm during his visit with family?
(a) Not to be a surgeon.
(b) Not to practice medicine.
(c) To write an expose about his time in med school.
(d) To publish an anthropological piece on his time in med school.

3. What luxury did Konner's relationship with Dr. Haley allow him?
(a) He could rely on Dr. Haley when he was uncertain.
(b) He could take more time off.
(c) He could diagnose patients by himself.
(d) He could make more money.

4. What does Konner say was keeping him tired?
(a) Nightly assignments.
(b) Trying to do several rotations at once.
(c) His day job.
(d) Problems in his personal life.

5. Who confirmed the nurse-anesthesiologist's concern that a patient not be released immediately after surgery?
(a) The chief of Anesthesiology.
(b) Konner.
(c) The Emergency Ward chief.
(d) The surgeon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why was patient Geraldine's DNR order ignored?

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

4. Who gave the order to have Geraldine intubated?

5. How does Konner characterize Dr. Ringler?

(see the answer key)

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