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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Obstetrics: The Anatomical Volcano.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Konner say patients almost always want doctors to do?
(a) Give them pills.
(b) Talk with them.
(c) Leave them in peace.
(d) Fix all their problems.

4. What does Konner wonder at, during one of his deliveries?
(a) So many American women were routinely anaesthetized during birth.
(b) Hospitals are even required for child birth.
(c) Babies can survive compression to pass through the birth canal.
(d) Women can survive the pain of labor.

5. What does Konner say the younger students do not have, which older students do?
(a) Political connections.
(b) Fear.
(c) Intuition.
(d) Technical expertise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does asepsis mean?

2. What kinds of experiences prevent medical students from looking forward to initial encounters with patients?

3. Who does Konner say benefits from drugs for childhood hyperactivity?

4. How does Konner characterize obstetrics?

5. What criticism does Konner make of the surgery that went on for three hours?

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