Name a symptom that would trigger immediate transport from rehab.

• A. Altered mental status or confusion.
• B. Chest pain that resolves with rest.
• C. Mild dizziness improving with fluids.
• D. No symptoms present.

Answer: (A)

In firefighter rehab, recognizing red-flag symptoms that require immediate transport is essential because they can signal life-threatening or rapidly worsening conditions after exertion. Altered mental status or confusion is the strongest red flag, since any change in brain function points to potential serious problems—heat-related illness affecting the CNS, severe dehydration with electrolyte imbalance, hypoglycemia, stroke, or other acute medical issues. These situations demand urgent medical evaluation and transport to ensure safety.

Chest pain that resolves with rest can be concerning and still merits medical assessment, but its resolution makes it less of an immediate transport trigger in this context. Mild dizziness that improves with fluids is commonly related to dehydration or fatigue and is less likely to require urgent transport if symptoms completely resolve. No symptoms present clearly does not indicate a need for transport.