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7/8

CAREGIVING
Exploratory

Rarizza S. Ferreras
Author

Remedios V. Montebon
Team Leader

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 Lesson 1
Tools, Equipment and Paraphernalia Used in Caregiving

How do you learn well in this module?

 Read and understand all the learning outcomes and performance standards given in this module.
 Answer the PRE-TEST given to assess your prior knowledge regarding the topic.
 Do the required activities to gain mastery of the topic and enhance your skills.
 Demonstrate skills performance following the given rubrics.

What is expected of you at the end of this module?

1. You are expected to identify the different tools, equipment, and paraphernalia used in
caregiving.
2. You will be able to classify equipment, tools and paraphernalia according to types, task
requirements, and functions.
3. You will be a challenge to group the tools, and equipment accordingly.

I. Directions: Match the Pictures in Column A with the name of the object in Column B.

Column A Column B

1. A. Blender

2. B Ladle

3. C. Microwave Oven

4. D. Stethoscope

5.
E. . Thermometer

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 I. Directions: Classify the following caregiving objects.
Write T if it is a tool, E if it is an equipment and P if it is paraphernalia.
_____1. Chopping Board _____6. Ironing Board

_____2. Coffee Maker _____7. Bed Pan

_____3. Electric Can Opener _____8. Broom
_____4. Duster _____9. Flat Iron

_____5. Bottle Sterilizer _____10. Sphygmomanometer

Caregiving objects are classified into three. These are the things commonly use in the
caregiving processes. It will help students to perform the task in the most efficient and effective
ways.

According to TYPES

a. Tools According to Task Requirement

b. Equipment
c. Paraphernalia
According to Function
a. Linen
d. Materials b. Cleaning Supplies a. Meal Preparation
e. Utensils c. Personal b. Cleaning,
Toiletries Laundrying & Ironing
d. Monitoring Device c. Taking Vital Signs
e. Medical Dressing

One of the responsibilities of a caregiver is to make sure that tasks are properly carried
out. To fulfill such a role, he/she must be familiarized with the different tools, equipment, and
paraphernalia appropriate for a specific job.

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 Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia FOR MEAL PREPARATION

Tools,
Tools, Equipment
Equipment and Function Function
and Paraphernalia
Paraphernalia

FOOD TONG
is an instrument used for ELECTRIC CAN OPENER
grasping and holding a device used to open canned
foods goods with ease and accuracy.

CHOPPING BOARD
is used to support the MICROWAVE OVEN
ingredients while uses to cook or heat food.
cutting.

KNIFE STOVE
is used for cutting and is used to supply heat to be used
slicing food. for cooking or reheating.

AIRPOT
is a potable vacuum COFFEE MAKER
used for holding liquid is an appliance that brews hot
to maintain heat or coffee automatically.
coldness.

BLENDER FOOD PROCESSOR

is used to mix, puree, is a kitchen appliance used to
or emulsify food, and slice, dice, or whip food
other substances. ingredients.

Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia FOR CLEANING, LAUNDRY, and WASHING

Tools, Equipment Tools, Equipment and
Function Function
and Paraphernalia Paraphernalia

BOTTLE
STERILIZER DISHWASHER
is used to prevent the is used for
spread of cleaning dishes,
microorganisms in eating utensils, and
containers like feeding pots.
bottle through boiling.

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BED PAN
DUSTER
a receptacle made of
is used in
plastic or metal used
removing dirt and
for the toileting of a
dust.
bedridden patient.

BROOM
DUSTPAN is used for sweeping
is used to scoop the dirt. It consists of
dust that was swept. twigs and bristles
bound together and
attached to a handle.

DRYER
WASHING
is a machine or that
MACHINE
removes moisture
is an appliance that is
through ventilation
used for washing
or heat.
clothes and linen.

VACUUM
CLEANER
is a device used for HANGER
cleaning floors, is used to hang
carpets, and garments on.
furniture by
suction.

IRONING BOARD
FLAT IRON is a long, narrow
is an appliance padded board, often
that used to iron, with collapsible
or press clothing, supporting legs, used
fabric or draperies. to keep the clothes
flat while ironing.

LAUNDRY
BASKET
Is used for
holding dirty
clothes for
washing or wet
clothes or drying.

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 Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia FOR TAKING VITAL SIGNS

Tools, Equipment Tools, Equipment

Function Function
and Paraphernalia and Paraphernalia

STETHOSCOPE
is used for listening to
THERMOMETER the action of the
is used to measure body heart, lungs, as well
temperature. as blood flow in
arteries and veins

BP DIGITAL BP APPARATUS
SPHYGMOMANOMET MERCURIAL
ER sphygmomanometer
has a cuff that can be has a manually
applied with one hand for inflatable cuff
self-testing; a stethoscope attached by tubing to
that is built-in or attached; the unit that is
and a valve that inflates calibrated in
and deflates automatically millimeters of
with the data displayed. mercury.

ANEROID
SPHYGMOMANOMET
ER
Has 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.

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Activity 1
Direction: Fill-in the missing letters in the puzzle to reveal the tools, equipment, or
paraphernalia. Use the description as a key point.

ACROSS DOWN
1. A mechanical device for cleaning dishes. 2. A device used to cook or heat foods.
4. An instrument used in measuring blood 3. An apparatus used for destructing
pressure. microorganisms.
6. A brush used to remove dirt. 5. An instrument used to measure body
7. An instrument used to grasp and hold foods. temperature.
8. A tool used to open canned goods. 10. A vessel used to maintain hotness or
9. A device used to mix, puree or emulsify coldness of foods.
ingredients. 12. An appliance used to remove moisture
11. A tool used to sweep dirt. from clothes.
13. Use to hang a person’s garment.
14. A handled pan used to scoop dirt.
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Activity 2:
Direction: Observe your home, identify the available tools, equipment, and paraphernalia.
Categorize them using the given table below

TOOLS EQUIPMENT PARAPHERNALIA

Activity 3

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Direction: Name the tool, equipment, and paraphernalia given and write a brief description of its
uses in the space provided.
1. ___________________ 4. ____________________
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2. ___________________ 5. ____________________
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3. ___________________
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 Tool is anything handy. A thing that you can hold for a longer period of time without
minding its weight.
 Equipment is a device or appliance powered with electricity and can be used for multi-
tasking purposes.
 Paraphernalia is any instrument that can be used in taking vital signs.
 Caregivers’ role is not only limited to monitoring the patient’s condition but also to
attend to his other needs like meal preparations and cleanliness and sanitation.
 It would be of great help to a caregiver to become knowledgeable of the tools, equipment
and paraphernalia that will help him simplify his job.

Directions: Put a Check Mark if the caregiving object is in the appropriate group. Put
a Cross Mark if it is not.

A. Caregiving Paraphernalia
_____1. Bed Pan
_____2. Dustpan
_____3. Thermometer
_____4. Knife
_____5. Sphygmomanometer

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B. Tools and Equipment for
Cleaning, Ironing and washing
_____1. Clothes Dryer
_____2. Broom
_____3. Air pot
_____4. Bottle Sterilizer
_____5. Dishwasher

C. Tool and Equipment for

Meal Preparation
_____1. Food Processor
_____2. Stove
_____3. Blender
_____4. Vacuum Cleaner
_____5. Ladle

Directions: Read the sentences carefully and select the letter which corresponds to your answer.
_____1. An instrument used to measure the body temperature of a patient.
A. Bed Pan B. Manometer C. StethoscopeD. Thermometer
_____2. A long-handled tool that is used to scoop soup.
A. Chopping Board B. Knife C. Ladle D. Tong
_____3. A device that is used to mix, puree, or emulsify.
A. Air pot B. Blender C. Food Processor D. Oven
_____4. An instrument used to listen to the sounds coming from the lungs and heart.
A. Bed Pan B. Manometer C. StethoscopeD. Thermometer
_____5. An appliance that uses a radiation to cook or heat foods.
A. Bed pan B. Bread Toaster C. Microwave Oven D. Pan maker
_____6. A flat, wooden, or plastic board where meats or vegetables are cut.
A. Chopping Board B. Frying Pan C. Knife D. Plate
_____7. An electric countertop appliance that brews hot coffee automatically.
A. Air pot B. Blender C. Coffee Maker D. Food Processor
_____8. A very useful device that is used to open canned goods with ease and accuracy.
A. Bottle Opener B. Electric Can Opener C. Ladle D. Knife
_____9. A cloth or brush which is used in removing dirt.
A. Broom B. Dustpan C. Duster D. Vacuum Cleaner
_____10. An apparatus which is used in destructing microorganisms.
A. Air pot B. Blender C. Bottle Sterilizer D. Coffee Maker

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Directions: Complete the checklist and share your thoughts.

1. The most important thing I learned in this lesson was about …

A. Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia used in Caregiving.

B. Classifications of Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia.

C. Maintenance of Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia.

2. The Group of Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia that caught my attention the
most was…
A. Paraphernalia for Taking Vital Signs.

B. Tools and Equipment for Cleaning, Washing, and Ironing.

C. Tools and Equipment for Meal Preparation.

3. The activity that gets me excited the most was…

A. Taking and monitoring the patient’s condition.

B. Cleaning and maintaining a safe environment for the patient.

C. Preparing a meal following the patient’s nutritional needs.

4. I have found out that in our home there was most likely the availability of …

A. Paraphernalia for Taking Vital Signs.

B. Tools and Equipment for Cleaning, Washing and Ironing.

C. Tools and Equipment for Meal Preparation.

5. Today, I have realized that…

A. Caregivers perform an essential task of caring for the patient.

B. The Caregiver’s task takes great responsibility.

C. Every task requires appropriate tools and equipment.

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