3.3 pts
2.7 pts
2.4 pts
0 pts
Sanitizes hands prior to beginning procedure.
Looks & Listens; verbalizes observation of: Color; Audible wheeze/rattle; Presence/absence of cough, etc. if client presented w/resp.CC
Has patient remove shirt. Inspects and verbalizes assessment for: Respiratory rate (states rate), rhythm, and depth; effort of breathing; signs of respiratory difficulty, asymetry, deformities, estimated A-P/lateral diameter.
Palpates AND verbalizes findings for: 1. Crepitus 2. Thoracic expansion (@ Du7) 3. Tactile fremitus
Percusses chest with middle finger hyperextended and presses firmly on the chest with the opposite middle finger striking the finger on the chest with a relaxed wrist motion: 1. Posteriorly, 4 areas, arms crossed in front of chest 2. Symmetrically 3. Apex to base
Auscultates chest: 1. Posteriorly, 7 areas 2. Anteriorly, 6 areas 3. Symmetrically 4. Listens for full breath