Who wrote a memoir (1968) about his experience as a male CRNA in Vietnam?

• A. David R. Fletcher, CRNA
• B. Kenneth R. Shoemaker, CRNA
• C. Jerome Olmsted, CRNA
• D. Agatha Hodgins

Answer: (A)

This question asks you to identify who authored a 1968 memoir detailing a male CRNA’s experiences in Vietnam. A memoir is a first-person recounting of personal experiences, and a CRNA is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist who provides anesthesia care. In that 1968 memoir, the writer shares what it was like to practice anesthesia in the challenging wartime environment of Vietnam, offering insight into the role, duties, and stresses faced by a male nurse anesthetist in combat zones. The author associated with this specific memoir is David R. Fletcher, CRNA. The other names listed are not known for publishing a 1968 Vietnam-era memoir from a male CRNA.