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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.