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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who took over the anesthesiology after Dr. Ramirez was finished bagging and intubating a patient?
(a) The surgeon.
(b) A nurse-anesthesiologist.
(c) A nurse.
(d) The patient's mother.

3. Where was Melvin Konner a medical student?
(a) Beth Israel Hospital.
(b) Bay State Hospital.
(c) Galen Memorial Hospital.
(d) Kings County Hospital.

4. What procedure did Konner participate in with David Milano?
(a) Exploratory surgery.
(b) Herniography.
(c) Removing surgical stitches.
(d) Heart surgery.

5. How does Konner compare to the other students in his cohort?
(a) He is the only man.
(b) He is the least prepared.
(c) He is older.
(d) He is younger.

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

7. How many medical students was Konner grouped with for his rotation in psychiatry?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Nine.
(d) Six.

8. How does Konner characterize surgeons' personalities?
(a) Timid.
(b) Abrasive.
(c) Compassionate.
(d) Patient.

9. What did the surgeon order Konner to get rid of because it would be useless?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) A stethoscope.
(c) A fountain pen.
(d) A leather medical bag.

10. For how long has Konner wanted to study medicine?
(a) Since high school.
(b) Since middle school.
(c) All his life.
(d) Since college.

11. What is 'bagging' a patient?
(a) Breathing for them with a rubber bag.
(b) Putting a deceased patient in a body bag.
(c) Covering a patient's head so they cannot see surgery.
(d) Giving a bag to a nauseous patient.

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

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

14. What was Konner's previous training in?
(a) Anthropology.
(b) Zoology.
(c) Psychiatry.
(d) Psychology.

15. What difficulty did patient Edwards have as a result of surgery?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Motor skills.
(c) Memory.
(d) Balance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of surgery did Konner watch Dr. Ruskin perform?

2. What is the immigrant neurosurgeon's rule, when Konner makes rounds with him?

3. At what age did Konner begin his first rotation?

4. Who confirmed the nurse-anesthesiologist's concern that a patient not be released immediately after surgery?

5. How does Konner characterize Dr. Brennan's medical skills?

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