Covers breast not being examined. Patient asked to breathe with mouth open. Student goes back and forth from right to left chest for comparison in percussion. Percussion anterior and posterior. Checks bilaterally for diaphragm excursion.
Student goes back and forth from right to left chest for comparison on auscultation.
Auscultation anterior and posterior. Auscultation for apices in supraclavicular areas. Removes all clothing from abdomen. Examiner pauses to inspect before auscultation or percussion. Auscultation performed in all quadrants.