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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. How does Konner characterize Freddy Robertson?
(a) Amenable.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Compassionate.
(d) Competent.

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

3. What was Konner's experience in Africa?
(a) As a soldier.
(b) As a pilot.
(c) As a nurse.
(d) As an anthropologist.

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

5. When was 'Becoming a Doctor' published?
(a) 1994.
(b) 2003.
(c) 1967.
(d) 1987.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Konner say was keeping him tired?

2. What was Konner's status during the anecdote that opens the book?

3. What was the surgeons response when Dr. Ramirez asked Konner to intubate?

4. What did Konner find for the street person who came in with a minor injury?

5. For what did John Williams set records?

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