CAREGIVING

TLE THIRD QUARTER

GROUP ACTIVITY
Watch the video about caregiving
and answer the questions below: ACTIVITY

Who can be caregivers?

In your own household, what are the instances

that you can be or you become a caregiver?

What are the efforts done by caregivers?

What are the things that are often used by

caregivers?

Which of the caregivers’ tool, equipment, and

paraphernalia are available in your home?
CAREGIVING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND
PARAPHERNALIA
For Vital Signs Elimination and
(VT) taking
For Feeding Excretion

Clean and
Mobility Comfortable
Environment

Grooming and Personal Protective

First Aid Kit Equipment (PPE)
Hygiene
Larana Inc.
THERMOMETER
a device used in measuring
body core temperature BODY
TEMP
Glass and Mercury Thermometer (GMT)

The old device, although it

gives an accurate reading,
the use of this is no longer
recommended due to the risk
of mercury poisoning.
Digital Thermometer (DT)

Read the fastest with the same

accuracy as GMT. Widely used
because of its safety, and
availability in local pharmacies. It
is battery-operated and ensures
that batteries are charged for an
accurate reading.
Infrared Thermometer

A type of thermometer that

measures temperature from a
distance (non-contact). Yet,
readings may not be accurate
because the reflection of radiation
from a much hotter body including
the one holding the device may be
measured instead of the person
being measured resulting in an
inaccurate reading.
Tympanic/Ear Thermometer

Uses infrared technology in

reading temperature. It’s fast and
convenient, especially for children.
The reading may not be accurate
especially if there is too much
presence of wax in the ear.
STETHOSCOPE
an instrument for
auscultation or listening to LUNGS
sounds produced by the HEART

body such as lung, heart,

gastrointestinal tract, and
even fetal heart sounds.
 ANATOMY OF
STETHOSCOPE
SPHYGMOMANOMETER
an instrument measuring
blood pressure along with BLOOD
the use of the stethoscope in PRESSURE

listening to the knocking

sound while observing the
values in the
sphygmomanometer.
Mercury
Sphygmomanometer Quality
Service
Advantages: Simple and durable, and
produce accurate readings without any
readjustments or recalibrations.

Disadvantages: Bulky, and must be carefully

handled preventing damage to the tube
contained with mercury. This is not suitable
for household use and may be difficult for a
person with hearing and visual disabilities.
Reading must be done at a flat surface at
eye level.
Aneroid
Sphygmomanometer
Advantages: Portable and cheaper, and can be
placed at any position for easy reading.

Disadvantages: Delicate and risky for bumping or

dropping the gauge. Needs regular checks of its
internal mechanism for recalibration may be
necessary for an accurate reading. People with
visual, and/or hearing disabilities may not use this
device.
Digital Sphygmomanometer

Advantages: Very compact and portable.

Extremely easy to use, and preferred for
home monitoring.

Disadvantages: Very delicate and must be

handled with care. Repairing for damage
may be complicated and commonly
serviced by the manufacturer only. May
produce inaccurate readings, thus cross-
checking with conventional
sphygmomanometer is recommended.
Watch with second hand
heart, pulse, and breath
rate per minute are RATE
PER MINUTE
measured through the
use of a watch with
second hand.
Pulse Oximetry
the main function of this
device is to measure the OXYGEN
LEVEL
amount of oxygen level in
the blood, but it doesn’t
just measure the oxygen
saturation level but also
pulse rate.
FOR FEEDING
FOR FEEDING
(EQUIPMENT)
 BLENDER

An appliance that aims

to crush, liquefy, or
emulsify food resulting
to thick consistency and
smooth texture. Helpful
in patient receiving a
EQUIPMENT
blended diet
 JUICER

An appliance for
juicing which is
beneficial to clients
with special diets or
preference.
EQUIPMENT
 COFFEE MAKER

An appliance used to
brew coffee, which is
beneficial for a patient
with coffee preference
or receiving coffee as
part of his/her clear
EQUIPMENT
liquid diet.
 BREAD TOASTER

Aid in preparing toasted

bread usually at
breakfast or as
preferred by the patient.

EQUIPMENT
 FOOD PROCESSOR
An appliance that can
perform multiple tasks
like chopping, grinding,
shredding, slicing, and
even making puree
which is beneficial for
EQUIPMENT any type of diet or
patient preference.
 MICROWAVE OVEN
(DIGITAL)
An appliance used to
heat or reheat cooked
foods, or even cook or
bake a variety of foods.

EQUIPMENT
 OVEN (ELECTRIC,
GAS)
An appliance used to cook a
variety of foods. Electric oven
spreads heat evenly, thus
food cook quickly, but slows to
cool down. Easy to clean but
costly. Gas, on the other
EQUIPMENT
hand, is cheaper, however a
little difficult to clean and heat
is usually poorly distributed.
 STOVE (GAS,
ELECTRIC)

An appliance for
cooking a variety of
food.

EQUIPMENT
 REFRIGERATOR

An appliance that
keeps food cold to
prevent spoilage.

EQUIPMENT
 BOTTLE
SANITIZER

To mainly sterilize
feeding bottles,
however, this may serve
as a food warmer or
milk warmer.
EQUIPMENT
 DISHWASHER/
DRIER
An appliance that will
wash and dry dishes
used in feeding. This
ensures that aftercare is
conveniently and
EQUIPMENT efficiently carried out.
FOR FEEDING
(TOOLS)
 AIRPOT

To keep water hot for a

variety of purposes.

TOOLS
 KETTLE

Specialized for boiling

water

TOOLS
 CHINAWARE/
SILVERWARE

Essentials for dining.

TOOLS
 POTS AND PANS

An appliance that aims

to crush, liquefy, or
emulsify food resulting
to thick consistency and
smooth texture. Helpful
in patient receiving a
TOOLS
blended diet
 COOKING
UTENSILS
For cooking a variety of
dishes, each serves
specific purposes e.g.
spatula, ladle, turner,
whisk, knives, tongs,
measuring devices such as
TOOLS measuring cups and
spoon, peeler, can opener,
and many more.
 CUTTING BOARDS

A board where
materials to be cut is
placed. This is a
common tool in food
preparation.

TOOLS
 MIXING BOWL

This is where batter,

creams, sauce, salad,
or dressing are mixed.
Very common in food
preparation.

TOOLS
 FEEDING UTENSILS
FOR BABY

Feeding essentials for

babies are designed to
meet specific needs.

TOOLS
 BOTTLE BRUSH

Designed to clean
feeding bottles
thoroughly.

TOOLS
 APRON

To protect clothes from

stains during the food
preparation process.

TOOLS
 FOR FEEDING
(PARAPHERNALIA)
 FEEDING BOTTLES
WITH NIPPLES AND
COVER

Essentials in feeding an
infant.

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 BIB

Essential feeding
paraphernalia
specializing in
preventing infant
clothes soiled from
food.
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 TABLE CLOTH AND
NAPKIN

Feeding paraphernalia
that keeps patient tidy.

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 COFFEE, CREAM
AND SUGAR

Materials meeting
patient liquid
preferences.

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 CONDIMENTS

Added to food for flavor.

These are materials in
meeting patient food
preferences.

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