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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. Why did pediatrics appeal to Konner?
(a) It gave him more room to be aloof and scientific in his observations.
(b) It resembled his research on African children.
(c) It let him laugh more.
(d) Children had an easier time regaining their health after illness.

2. How does Konner characterize obstetrics?
(a) A horrifying spectacle of women in intense pain.
(b) A nervous situation of waiting to see whether a birth will even require medical care.
(c) An artificial intrusion of Western medicine into human life.
(d) An emergency situation that usually has a good outcome.

3. What was the surgeons response when Dr. Ramirez asked Konner to intubate?
(a) He wanted Ramirez to intubate.
(b) He criticized Ramirez' technique.
(c) He did it himself.
(d) He showed Konner how to do it.

4. How long a break does Konner get at Christmas?
(a) Three days.
(b) A week.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) One day.

5. How often were walk-rounds performed in the psychiatric ward?
(a) Three times a week.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Twice a day.
(d) Daily.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Konner think was unrealistic about the doctor he saw on TV?

2. What luxury did Konner's relationship with Dr. Haley allow him?

3. Where do first-year medical students' clinical experiences take place?

4. What did interns do after rounds?

5. What does Konner say is a benefit of obstetrics?

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