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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pathology: The Aspect of Death.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Marty Wentworth and Dr. Carter embarrass themselves in front of their colleagues?
(a) By making the wrong diagnosis of a patient's symptoms.
(b) By taking inflexible opinions in an argument.
(c) By refusing to consult with experts about a patient's case.
(d) By being caught harassing a nurse.

2. Who was the surgeon in the operation on patient Laura?
(a) Konner.
(b) Joel Schwartzman.
(c) Professor Roth.
(d) Dr. Suskauer.

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

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

5. What did patient Edwards regain after surgery?
(a) His coordination.
(b) His identity.
(c) His memory.
(d) His sense of humor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is 'dura mater'?

2. What was Konner convinced of, after Mike's mistake?

3. Why was Konner's condition ironic?

4. What distinguished Peter Byron's patient care?

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

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