Checks the rate, rhythm, depth, and effort of breathing. Palpation Correctly palpates the ribs and sternum to identify areas of tenderness or deformity. Correctly assess chest expansion by placing hands on the patient's back. Correctly percusses the posterior chest moving side to side, top to bottom. Correctly percusses the anterior chest moving side to side, top to bottom.
Auscultation Correctly auscultates the posterior chest moving side to side, top to bottom.
Correctly auscultates the anterior chest moving side to side, top to bottom. Heart Inspection and Palpation Correctly positions self on the patient's right side. Inspects for the apical impulse. Auscultation Moves in a consistent manner from base to apex or apex to base. Correctly auscultates the aortic area.