The document provides guidance on assessing the carotid pulse, jugular venous pulse, praecordium, and auscultation of heart sounds and murmurs. It describes how to feel the carotid pulse and assess its volume and character. It also explains how to visualize the jugular venous pulse, including positioning the patient and what the normal findings are. The praecordium should be inspected for shape and pulsations, and palpated for thrills and abnormal pulsations. Heart sounds and murmurs should be auscultated in standard areas and positions using the diaphragm and bell to identify any abnormalities.