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A pregnant patient wants her C-section a week early because she "can't raise a Gemini." What do you do?
Curveball: Unexpected or playful questions that test how you think on your feet.
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Sample answer outline
- Take her seriously and ask what's behind it. There may be anxiety, family pressure or cultural meaning.
- Explain in plain words why an early delivery without a medical reason carries risks for the baby, such as breathing and feeding problems.
- Find the shared goal: a healthy start for her child.
- If there's no medical reason, decline kindly, offer what you can, and document the conversation.
What makes it work
- Respect without mockery turns a funny prompt into a test of communication.
- Autonomy has limits when a request causes harm without benefit.
Avoid
- Laughing it off or lecturing.
How to approach curveball questions
- Take a breath. There is usually no right answer.
- Give a genuine answer quickly, then one reason that shows something about you.
- If it's a puzzle, ask a clarifying question and reason out loud.
- Keep it light and short.
What it tests
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