According to the BEA, in the Second Quarter of 2012

question 39

Multiple Choice

According to the BEA, in the second quarter of 2012 federal government spending on goods and services changed by -0.1 percent. This decrease could have been caused by a decrease in spending on

• A) national defense.
• B) Social Security.
• C) interest payments on the national debt.
• D) unemployment benefits.

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Definitions:

Deep Palpation

A technique in physical examination to press deeply into the body to feel the organs or tissues.

Fingertips

The extreme ends or tips of the fingers, sensitive to touch and important for fine motor skills.

Laceration

A deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh, often requiring medical treatment to prevent infection or further injury.