MODULE 1: Caregiving Tools, Equipment, and

Paraphernalia
Schedule: Monday and Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 am Time Frame: 1 week

OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:

 Identify tools and equipment in meal preparation and cooking and their uses.
 Identify tools, equipment, and paraphernalia for cleaning, washing, and ironing and their uses;
 Identify tool, equipment, and paraphernalia for taking vital signs and their uses; and
 Discuss the uses of the tools, equipment, and paraphernalia in caregiving

What Do You Already Know?

Let us determine how much you already know about the tools, equipment, and
paraphernalia used in caregiving Take this test

Pretest LO. 1

I. Directions: Match the pictures in Column A with the descriptions in Column B.

Write the letter of your choice in the space provided before each item.

Column A Column B
1.

A. It destructs microorganisms in containers.

2.
B. It is a multi-tasking tool used in
preparing food.

3.

C. It removes moisture through ventilation.

4.
D. It is used for listening to the action of
the heart, lungs etc.

5.

E. It is an instrument for grasping and holding.

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 II. Directions: Identify the tool, equipment, or paraphernalia used in the given
specific tasks.

1. Cleans the dishes without doing it manually

2. Presses clothes or draperies
3. Reheats food for the client
4. Emulsifies food ingredients
5. Hangs garments on

What Do You Need to Know?

Read the Information Sheet 1.1 very well then find out how much you can remember and how
much you learned by doing Self-check 1.1.

Information Sheet 1.1

Caregiving Tools, Equipment, 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.

Airpot

An air pot 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.

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

Electric Knife
An electric knife is a kitchen device which is used for
slicing food. It requires less physical effort than an ordinary
knife and makes neater slices.

Electric Can Opener

An electric can opener is a very useful device which is used
to open canned goods with ease and accuracy.

Food Processor
A food processor is a multi-tasking tool which is used to slice,
dice, or whip food ingredients.

Food Tongs
A food tongs is an instrument with two hinged or sprung arms
for grasping and holding.

Ladle
A ladle is a long-handled spoon with a deep bowl at the end
for serving food specially broth or soup.

Microwave Oven
A microwave oven is an oven that uses microwave to cook or
heat food.

Stove
A stove is an appliance in which electricity/gas is utilized to
supply heat to be used for cooking or reheating.

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 Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia for Cleaning, Washing, and Ironing

Bottle Sterilizer
A bottle sterilizer is an apparatus which is used in destructing
microorganisms in containers like feeding bottle through
boiling.

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.

Clothes Hanger
A hanger resembles the shape of a person’s shoulders
and is used to hang garments on.

Dishwasher

A dishwasher is a mechanical device for

cleaning dishes, eating utensils and pots.

Dryer
A dryer is a machine or apparatus that removes moisture
through ventilation or heat.

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.

Flat Iron
A clothes iron is an electric appliance which is used along
with an ironing board, to iron or press clothing, fabric or
draperies.

Ironing Board
An ironing board is a long, narrow padded board, often with
collapsible supporting legs, used as a working surface for
ironing.

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 Laundry/Sorting Basket
A laundry basket is a hamper that is used for holding dirty
clothes for washing or wet clothes for drying. It may also be
used for sorting clean clothes to be folded.

Vacuum Cleaner
A vacuum cleaner is an electrical appliance which is used for
cleaning floors, carpets, and furniture by suction.

Washing Machine
A washing machine is an electric appliance which is used for
washing clothes and linen.

T
ools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia for Taking Vital Signs

BP Apparatus Aneroid (sphygmomanometer)

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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 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.

For additional information see ”IV. Read and Learn” on pages 5 - 9 of your worktext.

How Much Have You Learned?

Self -Check 1

I. Directions: Search for the ten (10) different caregiving equipment, tools or
paraphernalia found in this puzzle. Encircle the word/words vertically,
horizontally, backward, upward or downward.

D R J K I O P A S S S T E T H O S C O P E X C V
Q T Q Q Q E R B N G J I O P A Q W C V B N M K L G
T Y I A Q W E R X C V B N M A W T Y U I O P A S D
Q A S L S C V B N R E T E M O M R E H T N J K L O
A S D F T V G T Y H N J I K A S W C V B N J K L P
D I S H W A S H E R G Y U N J Z A G H I O P M K L
A Q W C V B N W U I O O P K L J H H Y U I R E R T
Q C V N B H J G K I U O P R E T S U D B N E M K L
Q U I O P H I P S T Y U U I Q W E R V F G T H J K
I I I O P H O A T K Q E R T Y U I O P P P E H J K
W D F G H H P S Q G I S D G H J K L J A O M U W M
D R Y E R H Q S R F U L Q S D F G H J Q P O J S N
Y I W H Q H W S T S I C L V B N X C B N I N M S B
U K Q J W J E D Y A O Q K E L K J H G Y J A K X D
I O A K E K R F U A P A J E T F G H J H H M Q R R
O P S L R L A S G N O T D O O F T Y U N Y O A F A
P L D D T N S R O L L Z H M N B V V C U T M Z V O
N R F F Y M D T P K K R G Z X C V B N J G G W T B
S T E R I L I Z E R J F G Q W E R T Y I R Y S G G
N O G R A R R Y I J H V F F G H J K L I F H X B N
M P H R S T T H J J T U F X M N B H G F T P E Y I
R K J R D Y D J K H G O F M H H J L P D G S D H N
E L K T F Q D K M B L E N D E R S D F F G F C N O
W J T Y G W F L N T Y P D Q W E R T Y U B G R U R
S E V U H S F O G Y N K S Y G V T F C T E H V J I
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 II. Directions: Identify the tool, equipment, or paraphernalia used in the
given specific tasks.

1. For sorting clean clothes

2. For sweeping dirt on the floor
3. For measuring blood pressure
4. For removing dirt from the surface of a television
5. For scooping dust on the floor

III. Directions: Group the following tools, equipment, and paraphernalia

according to their classifications. Write each word in the appropriate
box.

Dryer Electric knife Iron

Sphygmomanometer Food Processor Ladle
Ironing board Stethoscope Thermomete
r

Used for meal preparation Used for cleaning, laundry, Used for taking vital signs
and ironing

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 Let’s test ourselves

Take this test to find out how much you learned from the lesson.

A. Multiple Choice
Direction: Circle the correct answer
1. A tool for weighing
a.

b. Measuring cup d. Dietetic scale

c. Measuring spoon e. Thermometer

2. It is used to separate liquid from solid.

a. Electric mixer c. Blender

b. Slotted spoon d. Strainer

3. It mixes the mixtures and solutions at high speed.

a. Egg heater c. Wire whip

b. Electric mixer d. Kitchen fork

4. It is used for slicing vegetables and fruits.

a. Paring knife c. Kitchen scissors

b. Grater d. Kitchen knife

5. A one-door oven that uses electromagnetic waves

a. Blender c. Range
b. Microwave oven d. Turbo broiler

6. It is used to store raw, fresh, and cooked food at controlled temperature.

a. Freezer c. Refrigerator
b. Microwave oven d. Chiller

7. It is good kitchen gadget used to avoid tutong when cooking rice.

a. Rice cooker c. Turbo broiler

b. 5 – in – 1 cooker d. Microwave oven

8. An instrument used to listen to the sounds of the heartbeat and respiratory rate

a. Stethoscope c. Thermometer
b. Sphygmomanometer d. Digital thermometer

9. An instrument that measures body temperature

a. Stethoscope c. Mercurial sphygmomanometer

b. Aneroid sphygmomanometer d. Thermometer

10. A mercury-based thermometer

a. Digital thermometer b. Clinical thermometer

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 c. Ear digital thermometer d. Infrared thermometer

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