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Health care vocabulary

  • ATI TEAS
  • HESI A2
  • English: Using Language and Vocabulary
  • Select all that apply
  • Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

Which glossary entries correctly pair a medical term with its meaning? Select all that apply.

  1. Tachycardia — a rapid heart rate✓ Correct

    Tachycardia names a fast heart rate.

  2. Oliguria — a small amount of urine production✓ Correct

    Oliguria refers to reduced urine output.

  3. Pericardial — around the heart✓ Correct

    Pericardial describes a position surrounding the heart.

  4. Dysuria — high blood pressure✗ Incorrect

    Dysuria concerns painful urination; hypertension concerns blood pressure.

  5. Bilateral — a rapid heart rate✗ Incorrect

    Bilateral refers to both sides; tachycardia concerns heart rate.

Answer

A. Tachycardia — a rapid heart rate · B. Oliguria — a small amount of urine production · C. Pericardial — around the heart

Rationale

These terms express distinct ideas: heart rate, urine production, and location around the heart. Dysuria and bilateral have different meanings from those paired with them here.

RememberMatch each medical term to its specific meaning.

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