Suspected stroke FAST positive — DipIMC MCQ

Correct answer: A — Transport urgently to a hyperacute stroke unit with pre-alert

Transport urgently to a hyperacute stroke unit with pre-alert is the best answer because suspected acute stroke within a reperfusion window requires rapid specialist stroke assessment. Transport to the nearest minor injury unit is less appropriate because a minor injury unit cannot provide definitive major trauma care; Transport to the nearest hospital without pre-alert is less appropriate because unstructured destination choice can delay trauma-team activation. Remain on scene until observations normalise and Allow self-evacuation in a private vehicle are also suboptimal because they move attention away from the key pre-hospital priority.. The key DipIMC principle is to treat immediate reversible threats, communicate clearly and move the patient toward the right definitive care.

Reference: JRCALC Guidelines; NICE Stroke guidance