Which symptom indicates possible stroke requiring rapid transport?

• A. Mild headache
• B. Sudden facial droop and arm weakness
• C. Sudden dizziness after standing
• D. Sniffles

Answer: (B)

Recognizing sudden, focal neurological deficits is what signals possible stroke and requires rapid transport. A sudden facial droop with arm weakness shows one-sided motor and facial involvement, which is a classic sign of a stroke affecting brain regions that control movement and sensation. Because strokes are time-sensitive, getting the patient to a hospital quickly can enable treatments that minimize brain damage.

The other signs listed aren’t as specific for stroke. A mild headache can have many causes and isn’t by itself a stroke indicator. Dizziness after standing suggests orthostatic or balance issues rather than a focal brain event. Sniffles are unrelated to a stroke.