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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Conclusion: Healing Artisans.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Konner characterize surgeons?
(a) Men who wanted to help people.
(b) Men who enjoyed making snap decisions.
(c) Men who thrive on stress.
(d) Men who thrive on problem solving.

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

3. What did Konner think was unrealistic about the doctor he saw on TV?
(a) He was relentless in his pursuit of nurses.
(b) He cared about his patients.
(c) He got away with gross incompetence.
(d) He had no life outside the hospital.

4. What interest did Konner's medical training have in common with his previous training?
(a) Distribution of disease in populations.
(b) Cell development.
(c) Human evolution.
(d) Human behavior.

5. What did the residents explain to the daughter of the woman suffering with terminal cancer?
(a) What heroic measures could still be taken.
(b) When her mother could be released back to her home.
(c) What surgery and chemotherapy would cost.
(d) Why her mother should be allowed to die.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Dr. Harold Greenspan's field?

2. What decision does Konner reaffirm during his visit with family?

3. What does Konner's friend call to discuss with him?

4. Who gave the order to have Geraldine intubated?

5. What was Scott Lucas' role?

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