The ability of a solution to resist a change in pH when either an acidic or alkaline substance is added to the solution is known as its:

What instrument should be immediately handed up after a suture ligature is passed to the surgeon?

a. A Kelly clamp b. ESU pencil c. Scissors d. Mahoney dilator

A fisherman fell through the ice and was submerged in a lake for approximately 4 minutes before being pulled out by friends. You find the man to be unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. What should you do immediately?

A) Start cardiopulmonary resuscitation B) Apply the automated external defibrillator C) Provide spine motion restriction precautions D) Determine the patient's core temperature