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This document discusses tools, equipment, and paraphernalia that are important for caregivers to be familiar with. It separates these items into three categories: those used for meal preparation like blenders and chopping boards; those used for cleaning like brooms and dusters; and those used for taking vital signs like sphygmomanometers for measuring blood pressure and stethoscopes. Specific examples of items in each category are provided along with brief descriptions of their purposes.

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Tle Grade 7

This document discusses tools, equipment, and paraphernalia that are important for caregivers to be familiar with. It separates these items into three categories: those used for meal preparation like blenders and chopping boards; those used for cleaning like brooms and dusters; and those used for taking vital signs like sphygmomanometers for measuring blood pressure and stethoscopes. Specific examples of items in each category are provided along with brief descriptions of their purposes.

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Lesson : 1.

CAREGIVING TOOLS, EQUIPTMENT AND PARAPHERNALIA


One of the most important tasks of a caregiver is to make sure that he/she uses the right equipment,
tool, or paraphernalia that is applicable to a specific job. You, as a future caregiver, therefore, should be
well versed with the different tools and equipment that you will use when you are already in the health
care profession.

Categories of Tools, Equipment and Paraphernalia


Tools and equipment used in caregiving are classified into those:

•Used for Meal Preparation

•Used for Cleaning, Washing, and Ironing

•Used for Taking Vital Signs

TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND PARAPHERNALIA USED IN MEAL


PREPARATION
Airpot

An airpot is a vessel usually rounded which is used for holding liquid to maintain heat or coldness.

Blender

A blender is a kitchen and laboratory appliance which is used to mix, puree, or emulsify food and other
substances

Coffee Maker

A coffee maker is an electric countertop appliance that brews hot coffee automatically.

Chopping Board

A chopping board is a flat, wooden, or plastic board where meats or vegetables can be cut.

Stove

A stove is an appliance in which electricity/gas is utilized to supply heat to be used for cooking or
reheating
TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND PARAPHERNALIA USED FOR CLEANING

Broom

A broom is a tool which is used for sweeping dirt. It consists of twigs and bristles bound together and
attached to a handle.

Dustpan

A dustpan is a handled pan or scoop into which dust is swept.

Duster

 A duster is a cloth or brush which is used in removing dirt and dust.

Vacuum Cleaner 

A vacuum cleaner is an electrical appliance which is used for cleaning floors, carpets, and furniture by
suction.
TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND PARAPHERNALIA FOR TAKING VITAL
SIGNS
An aneroid unit is mercury free and consists of a cuff that can be applied with one hand for self-testing;
a stethoscope that is built in or attached; and a valve that inflates and deflates automatically with the
data displayed on an easy-to-read gauge that will function in any position.

BP Apparatus Mercurial (sphygmomanometer)

A mercury-based unit has a manually inflatable cuff attached

by tubing to the unit that is calibrated in millimeters of

mercury. During blood pressure measurement, the unit must

be kept upright on a flat surface and the gauge read at eye

level.

BP Apparatus Digital (sphygmomanometer)

A digital unit is mercury free and consists of a cuff that can be

applied with one hand for self-testing; a stethoscope that is

built in or attached; and a valve that inflates and deflates

automatically with the data displayed on the LCD

Stethoscope

A stethoscope is an instrument which is used for listening to

the action of the heart, lungs, etc., usually consisting of a

circular piece placed against the chest, with tubes leading to

earpieces.

Thermometer
A thermometer is an instrument for measuring temperature.

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