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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. Who gave the order to have Geraldine intubated?
(a) The hospital lawyers.
(b) The ER physician.
(c) The nursing home physician.
(d) The EMTs.

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

3. How does Konner say Dr. Greenspan was embroiled in a controversy?
(a) He pursued a staff member.
(b) He defended a subordinate.
(c) He faked some research results.
(d) He published others' work.

4. What does Konner recommend for the mother who wanted midwifery?
(a) He encouraged a home birth.
(b) He recommended that a midwife birth the child in the hospital.
(c) He advocated cesarean section delivery.
(d) He recommended against it.

5. How does Konner characterize Lily Corwin?
(a) Combative.
(b) Brash and vulgar.
(c) Arrogant and ignorant.
(d) Kind and efficient.

Short Answer Questions

1. What brought about an improvement in Charlotte's condition?

2. What was the result when Konner broke one of the rules about which patients he could help?

3. How was Konner involved in the birth of Barbara and Stan's second child?

4. What was John Brandt's approach, which influenced Konner?

5. How many deliveries did Konner perform in his last rotation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the mnemonic "Every Damn Fool In Egypt Eats Eggs" stand for?

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

3. What happened when Konner confronted Dr. Brass?

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

5. How did Konner violate the rules of obstetrics under Chief Resident Caggiola?

6. What African ritual does Konner describe relative to birth?

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

8. Describe the laparotomy Konner assisted in.

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

10. How did Konner disagree with Charlotte's doctor's treatment plan?

(see the answer keys)

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