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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Anesthesiology: The Technicians of Sleep.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What behavior of John Williams' embarrassed Konner?
(a) He told a patient abruptly that they only had a few months to live.
(b) He walked away from a patient's question.
(c) He was known to have affairs with the staff.
(d) He callously described a patient's discomfort to a group of interns.

2. What kinds of experiences prevent medical students from looking forward to initial encounters with patients?
(a) Phobias.
(b) Severe illnesses.
(c) Prior experience as a nurse or volunteer.
(d) Car accidents.

3. What does Konner say he tried to hide from the woman on whom he had to perform a neurological exam?
(a) He thought she has severe problems.
(b) He had never performed this exam before.
(c) He was attracted to her.
(d) He was sick himself.

4. What had Konner been before starting med school?
(a) A writer.
(b) A sailor.
(c) An engineer.
(d) A Harvard University professor.

5. How does Konner say anesthesiologists view surgeons?
(a) As actors in their drama.
(b) As daredevils taking all the risks.
(c) As dangerous.
(d) As drama queens always stealing the show.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the woman on the stretcher sent after Konner and his colleagues saw her in ER?

2. How does Konner characterize his teachers in the basic clinical skills classes?

3. What does Konner say was keeping him tired?

4. What is 'bagging' a patient?

5. Who did students meet with during initial basic clinical skills class?

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