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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.
Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia Used in Meal Preparation
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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