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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were surgeons going to correct in patient Laura's laparotomy?
(a) Complications in her pregnancy.
(b) Tumors on her ovaries.
(c) Cysts in her uterus.
(d) Adhesions on her fallopian tubes.

2. What was John Brandt's approach, which influenced Konner?
(a) Psychodynamic interpretation.
(b) Behavioral therapy.
(c) Psychopharmacology.
(d) Electroshock therapy.

3. What is the fourth year of med school designed to do?
(a) Develop skills without direct responsibility.
(b) Give medical students a break before they are responsible for patients.
(c) Give medical students responsibility for patient care.
(d) Allow students to broaden their experience before seeing patients of their own.

4. What causes Pickwickian syndrome?
(a) Brain degeneration.
(b) Thyroid imbalance.
(c) Obesity.
(d) Traumatic experiences.

5. What starts the day in the gynecology rotation?
(a) Paperwork.
(b) Surgery.
(c) Rounds.
(d) Outpatients.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How had Barb's midwife treated the condition that formed the complications?

3. What could Konner do for Stan while Barb was suffering complications?

4. What does Konner recommend for the mother who wanted midwifery?

5. What does Konner say African men did when their wives were in labor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is RPTA, and how did it affect Konner?

2. What was unique about Konner's first week in obstetrics?

3. What was Konner's experience with Big Red?

4. Describe the laparotomy Konner assisted in.

5. Describe Konner's conversation with the friend who wanted to apply to med school.

6. How does Konner describe his reasons for not practicing?

7. What does Konner say Dr. Suskauer recommended for delivering babies?

8. Who was Konner's first patient in gynecology?

9. What was Charlotte's ultimate outcome?

10. What happened when Konner confronted Dr. Brass?

(see the answer keys)

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