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Caregiving: Module Review

This document provides information about caregiving tools, materials, and equipment. It begins with learning outcomes related to identifying these tools. It then discusses caregiving and defines a caregiver. The main part describes various tools used for taking vital signs, cleaning, washing and ironing, and meal preparation. These include BP monitors, stethoscopes, thermometers, bottle sterilizers, baby bath tubs, bedpans, washing machines, food processors, coffee makers, and blenders. The document concludes with an activity testing understanding of using these tools.

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Caregiving: Module Review

This document provides information about caregiving tools, materials, and equipment. It begins with learning outcomes related to identifying these tools. It then discusses caregiving and defines a caregiver. The main part describes various tools used for taking vital signs, cleaning, washing and ironing, and meal preparation. These include BP monitors, stethoscopes, thermometers, bottle sterilizers, baby bath tubs, bedpans, washing machines, food processors, coffee makers, and blenders. The document concludes with an activity testing understanding of using these tools.

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MODULE 3

CAREGIVING
MODULE REVIEW
One of the most important tasks of a caregiver is to make sure that he/she can identify
and use the appropriate tools, materials, equipment, and paraphernalia that are applicable to
the specific job. As a future caregiver, being well-versed with the different tools and equipment
will prepare you to be successful in the health care profession someday.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this lesson students are expected to:
 Identifies caregiving tools, materials and equipment

Discussion:
Caregiving is providing care or assistance to a person who may be ill, disabled, or needs
help with his/her day-to-day activities. This may also refer to providing care for physical and
emotional needs of a family member or a friend at home. There are home for the aged which
house these people for an immediate care from qualified caregivers who are paid for their
services. A caregiver is a person who provides assistance to any person who cannot live alone by
himself/herself due to some developmental, physical, or psychological needs (Hagan, 2013). The
services of a caregiver is important and that his/her services give assurance to the client that
he/she can still live a healthy life with his/her cooperation. It is necessary for the caregiver to
provide compassion and patience which is equally important to the skills and techniques he/she
must possess in caring for the client.

Caregiving Tools, Materials and Equipment


For Taking Vital Signs
 BP Apparatus Aneroid (Sphygmomanometer). This is mercury-free aneroid unit
which consists of a cuff that can be applied with one hand for self-testing, a stethoscope
that is built or attached, and a bulb which inflates and deflates automatically with the data
displayed. It has an easy-to-read gauge which functions in any position.
 Stethoscope. This is an instrument used for listening to the action or beating of the heart
with a circular piece usually placed against the chest with tube leading to earpieces.

 Clinical thermometer. This is an instrument used for measuring body temperature which
is made of glass narrowing above the bulb so that the mercury column stays in position
even when the instrument is removed from the body.

For Cleaning, Washing and Ironing.


 Bottle Sterilizer. This is used to sterilize bottles through boiling to destroy
microorganisms in containers like feeding bottles.
 Baby bath tub. This is used for bathing infants especially those who are not yet able to
sit up on their own. Some baby bath tubs are designed to allow the baby to recline while
keeping his head from out of the water.

 Bedpan. This is usually made up of metal, glass. or plastic used for toileting of a
bedridden patient. This can be used both for urinary and fecal discharge.

 Washing machine. It is an electric appliance used for washing clothes and linen.
 Flat iron or clothes iron. This is another appliance which is used to iron or press clothes,
draperies and other linen and used along with ironing board.
 Ironing board. This is a long, narrow padded board with collapsible supporting legs and
used as a working surface in ironing clothes and other linen.

For Meal Preparation


 Food processor. This is a multi-purpose tool which is used for chopping, shredding, and
pureeing food ingredients.

 Coffee maker. This is an electric countertop appliance which brews coffee


automatically.

 Air pot or thermos. This is an storage vessel provided with insulation material which
keeps its contents hotter or cooler than its surrounding for a longer period of time.

 Blender. It is an electric kitchen or laboratory appliance which is used to mix, make


puree, or emulsify food and other similar substances.

 Electric can opener. It is a very useful device used In opening canned goods with ease,
accuracy and safety.
 Knife. This is a cutting tool with an exposed cutting sharp edge used to cut or slice
vegetables, fruits, meat and other kinds of food.

 Kitchen shears. These are useful in opening food packages, cutting tape or string of
packed foods, or removing tags or labels from items.

 Chopping board. This is used for cutting or chopping meat or vegetables and is made of
flat, wooden or plastic board.

Activity 1.
Direction: Read each statement carefully. Select the letter of the correct answer.
1. In ironing some fabrics, which is the most important thing to check before you proceed to
your work?
a. Pockets to check if there are things inside.
b. Peats to be followed
c. Labels of garments to be ironed
d. Manufacturer of the garments
2. Which of the following is NOT the proper way of operating blender?
a. Plug the blender first before putting the blender onto the base
b. Choose the setting appropriate for the specified task
c. Operate the blender in a flat, dry place
d. Assemble all parts of the blender before operating it.
3. Which instrument that is made of glass is used for measuring the body temperature?
a. Sphygmomanometer
b. Clinical thermometer
c. Stethoscope
d. Ear thermometer
4. Wanda is a caregiver to a 4-month old baby. She is going to give bath to the baby first
hour in the morning. What does she need for the comfort and safety of the baby while
giving her a bath?
a. A big basin
b. Towel
c. Big bath tub
d. Soap
5. Which of the following is needed to prepare a puree for your patient?
a. Air pot
b. Rice cooker
c. Blender
d. Whisk

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