Context clues

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

Question

In a vocabulary notebook, a student writes: 'Edema is visible swelling associated with fluid accumulating in body tissues.' Which meaning does the sentence give for edema?

A decrease in hearing✗ Incorrect

The clue describes swelling, not hearing.
Swelling caused by fluid buildup✓ Correct

This restates the definition supplied in the notebook.
A brief loss of consciousness✗ Incorrect

A lapse in awareness is different from swelling.
An increase in heart rate✗ Incorrect

The description concerns tissues, not heartbeat speed.

Answer

B. Swelling caused by fluid buildup

Rationale

The sentence connects edema with swelling and accumulated fluid. Those details identify the intended meaning.

RememberA definition in the sentence can clarify a technical word.

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Adapted from Open RN Nursing Skills, 2nd edition: Chapter 9 Cardiovascular Assessment Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Palpation › EDEMA · 2nd edition, 2023
Adapted from Open RN Medical Terminology, 2nd edition: Chapter 3 Integumentary System Terminology Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System › Edema · 2nd edition, 2024

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