Physical Assessment

Following the Percussion and Auscultation Sequence

Palpating for Thoracic Expansion

Performing Diaphragmatic Excursion

1 Auscultating S1 and S2

2 Identifying Sites for Heart Auscultation

3 Palpating the Precordium

Assessing Arterial Pulses

Assessing the Jugular Veins

Palpating the Carotid Arteries