FOUNDATIONS TO HEALTH CARE II

2ND SEMESTER S/Y 2020-2021

LIST OF EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS NEEDED FOR RETURN DEMONSTRATION:

I. DONNING AND REMOVAL OF GLOVES

 Sterile Gloves/Surgical Gloves (appropriate size)
 2-5 pairs (1 extra pair for practice)
 Clean Gloves

II. HAND HYGIENE

 liquid soap (1 bottle)
 water source
 paper towel (1 pack)

III. MONITORING VITAL SIGNS

 Body temperature:
o Digital thermometer
o Cotton balls with alcohol in a small container
 Pulse and Respiration:
o Wrist watch with second hand (NOT DIGITAL)
 Blood Pressure:
o Stethoscope
o Sphygmomanometer (ANEROID TYPE)

IV. WOUND CARE

 Sterile gloves and clean gloves
 Drape/small towel
 Sterile set or individual supplies that include:
o Plain Normal Saline Solution (irrigating solution), usually 200cc to 500cc
o Antiseptic Solution (Povidone Iodine)
o 4 x 4 Sterile Gauze squares (10 pcs)
 Sterile dressing set or individual supplies that include:
o Small Container for the antiseptic solution
o One pair of thumb forceps – toothless
o Two pairs of kelly forceps (straight and curved)
o Sterile container for irrigating solution (Kidney basin)
 70% Isopropyl alcohol
 Micropore or Adhesive tape
 Wet cotton balls in a small container
 One pair of bandage scissors
 Yellow plastic trash bin (for infectious wastes)