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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Barb's condition by the time Konner returned to his rotation?
(a) She regained her health.
(b) She was involved in a car accident.
(c) She was hospitalized for further complications.
(d) She was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimers.

2. What was Dr. Harold Greenspan's field?
(a) Cardiology.
(b) Surgery.
(c) Psychiatry.
(d) Neurology.

3. What was Ringler's approach to his patients?
(a) Break them down to build them up.
(b) Make clear deals with them.
(c) Let them heal themselves.
(d) Keep them guessing about his approach.

4. What was the treatment Dr. Brass recommended for the Pickwickian syndrome case?
(a) Antipsychotic drugs.
(b) Talk therapy.
(c) An anti-cancer drug.
(d) Surgery.

5. What was Konner nominated for?
(a) A prestigious medical honor.
(b) A National Book Award.
(c) A Pulitzer Prize.
(d) A military appointment.

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

7. What caused RPTA for Konner?
(a) He belittled another medical student in front of a patient.
(b) No one asked about his absence or the award.
(c) He misdiagnosed a patient's neurological disorder.
(d) Dr. Brass humiliated him in front of other medical students.

8. How does Konner characterize the American medical industry?
(a) A model of soulless efficiency.
(b) A spiritual wasteland.
(c) An ineffective bureaucracy.
(d) A corrupt and mismanaged business.

9. What is the key cause of "R.P.T.A." (Rapidly Progressive Testicular Atrophy)?
(a) Power.
(b) Humiliation.
(c) Contempt.
(d) Arrogance.

10. What does Konner say African men did when their wives were in labor?
(a) Put animals in their robes as if they had given birth to them.
(b) Leave the village until they were done.
(c) Hold their wives' hands and encourage them through the pain.
(d) Induce constipation.

11. What does Konner say is a benefit of obstetrics?
(a) The newborn babies.
(b) The respect for the patients.
(c) The glowing mothers.
(d) The sense that this was all normal.

12. What does Konner say he believes about obstetrics?
(a) It should be focused on preventative health and health maintenance.
(b) A woman's reproductive system should be allowed to run its course without interference.
(c) It should be practiced by women.
(d) It should be run by scientists.

13. Why was Konner's condition ironic?
(a) He had been healthier than ever during his time in medical school, but he could not escape a common cold.
(b) He had been telling mothers to push as if they were going to the bathroom, and now felt that same urge.
(c) He had been treating all kinds of conditions, but he fell victim to a stress-induced skeletal-muscular injury.
(d) He had been telling people how to live healthy lives, and his own unhealthy habits were catching up with him.

14. Who was Konner's first autopsy?
(a) A housewife.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A mathematician.
(d) A professor.

15. What department was Richard Harrison head of?
(a) Neurology.
(b) Psychiatry.
(c) Gastroenterology.
(d) Cardiology.

Short Answer Questions

1. What starts the day in the gynecology rotation?

2. What does Konner say is the typical method of childbirth in the U.S.?

3. Where does Konner work on his non-surgical afternoons?

4. How does Konner characterize obstetrics?

5. What condition was Charlotte suffering?

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