Word choice

ATI TEAS
English: Using Language and Vocabulary
Multiple choice
Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

An editor is writing a public flyer for readers who may not know medical terminology. Which phrase most clearly replaces 'hypertension' without changing its meaning?

Low blood sugar✗ Incorrect

This names a different measurement and condition.
High blood pressure✓ Correct

This familiar phrase expresses the intended meaning.
Fast breathing✗ Incorrect

Breathing speed is a different concept.
Joint stiffness✗ Incorrect

Joint movement is unrelated to the intended term.

Answer

B. High blood pressure

Rationale

For a general audience, a familiar expression can make a technical term easier to understand. High blood pressure conveys the intended meaning of hypertension.

RememberChoose familiar words that preserve the intended meaning.

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Simply Put (Source: CDC) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · License: CDC content (credit required) · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Page 7
Adapted from Open RN Medical Terminology, 2nd edition: Chapter 9 Cardiovascular System Terminology Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Physiology of the Cardiovascular System › Blood Pressure · 2nd edition, 2024

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