In August 2011,Standard & Poor's (S&P)changed Its Rating on U

question 212

Multiple Choice

In August 2011,Standard & Poor's (S&P) changed its rating on U.S.Treasury bonds from "AAA" to "AA+" based on the state of the federal government's budget deficit.This was the ________ a rating agency had given Treasury bonds less than a rating of "AAA."

• A)first time ever
• B)second time since the year 2000
• C)first time since the Great Depression
• D)fifth time in history

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Definitions:

Jugular Venous Pulsations

Observable pulsations of the jugular vein in the neck, used clinically to assess central venous pressure and heart function.

Sternal Angle

Also known as the Angle of Louis, it is the anatomical landmark formed by the junction between the manubrium and the body of the sternum, important in thoracic surgery and medicine.

Heart Failure

A chronic condition where the heart muscle is unable to pump blood as well as it should, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath and fluid build-up.

Percussion of Heart

A diagnostic procedure where the chest is tapped lightly to determine the size and borders of the heart by the sounds produced.