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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Neurosurgery and Neurology: Lesions of the Soul.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What criticism does Konner make of the surgery that went on for three hours?
(a) The patient should not have been operated on.
(b) It could have been finished much sooner.
(c) The surgeon made mistakes even he could recognize.
(d) The procedure was merely cosmetic.

2. What does a retractor do?
(a) Drains blood from a body cavity.
(b) Applies pressure to a wound.
(c) Stops bleeding.
(d) Holds skin open.

3. What was Freddy Robertson's role in the procedures that were performed?
(a) Inserting an IV.
(b) Testing her blood type.
(c) Directing traffic.
(d) Holding the woman down.

4. How many people were in the group of interns seeing patients on rounds?
(a) 10.
(b) 4.
(c) 15.
(d) 5.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long has Konner wanted to study medicine?

2. What is 'bagging' a patient?

3. What did Konner think was unrealistic about the doctor he saw on TV?

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

5. Where did Konner go at the end of his last shift, when he wanted to reflect on the trauma patients he treated?

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