The "De Materia Medica," considered a major authority on drugs for sixteen centuries, was written by

_______________ was an EMS pioneer in the Los Angeles County Fire Department and founder of the Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS)

A) Rocco Morando B) James O. Page C) Peter Safar D) Norman McSwain

Assessment reveals a drooling 57-year-old man with slurred speech and right arm paralysis. Which of the following should be your FIRST priority?

A) Suction the airway. B) Protect the right arm. C) Determine his risk factors for stroke. D) Closely monitor his blood pressure.