Technology and Livelihood Education

Module 2: Use Tools, Equipment and Paraphernalia

CAREGIVING
(Exploratory Course)
 NAME: _____________________________ GRADE & SECTION:_____________

TLE Caregiving – Grade 7/8 (Exploratory Course)

Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Module 2: USE TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND PARAPHERNALIA
First Edition, 2020

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DISCLAIMER
This Self-learning Module (SLM) was originally developed by DepEd SOCCSKSARGEN and was modified
into booklet type by GRADE 7 TLE Teachers of Mapandan National High School with the primary objective
of preparing for and addressing the new normal. Contents of this module were based on DepEd’s Most
Essential Learning Competencies (MELC). This is a supplementary material to be used by all grade 7
learners of MNHS beginning SY 2020-2021. The process of LR development was observed in the
production of this module.
 Lesson Used Tools, Equipment, and
1 Paraphernalia

What I Need To Know

Hello there! Did you enjoy your previous lesson on how to classify tools, equipment and paraphernalia
according to its type and functions? This time, you will be guided on how to use these tools, equipment and
paraphernalia based on their task requirement. Have you tried holding a clinical thermometer at home? What
part of the body do you usually insert it?
In this module, you will also know how to use these tools, equipment and paraphernalia to make your
work easier.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
 Use tools equipment and paraphernalia based on the task requirement.
(TLE_HECGUT7/8-0c-d-2)

What I Know (Pre-Test)

Before you start your lesson, have you tried ironing your own school uniforms? What do you usually
consider before ironing some clothes?
Below are some questions to determine how far did you learn about the specified task requirement of
the different tools, equipment and paraphernalia used in caregiving. Read each item carefully and encircle the
letter of the best answer. Goodluck!

1. Which of the following thermometers is inserted into the mouth under the tongue, under the
armpit or into the anus?
a. digital thermometer c. ear digital thermometer
b. clinical thermometer d. infrared thermometer with laser pointer
2. You have checked the temperature of your mother. What are you going to do after using the
thermometer?
a. Wash it with tap water. c. Disinfect it using an alcohol.
b. Wipe it with a clean cloth. d. Place it in the container after using.
3. Which of the following is the BEST way to check the body temperature?
a. Use a clinical thermometer. c. Check if there is face redness.
b. Place your hand on the forehead. d. Observe the color of your urine.

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4. Which of the following forces the blood to push against the walls of the blood vessels?
a. arterial pressure b. capillary pressure c. blood pressure d. venous pressure
5. Which of the following should NOT be considered in ironing clothes?
a. Check the brand name of the garment.
b. Segregate the old clothes from new clothes.
c. Check the smoothness and texture of the cloth.
d. Follow the instructions on taking special care of some fabrics.
6. What do we call the balance between heat produced and heat lost in the body?
a. pulse rate b. respiratory rate c. blood pressure d. body temperature
7. Which type of thermometer uses mercury and is considered unsafe to use?
a. ear thermometer c. infrared thermometer
b. digital thermometer d. clinical thermometer
8. Which of the following procedures is NOT the proper way to operate a blender?
a. placing hard objects inside the blender
b. operating a blender in a dry, flat surface
c. plugging the blender first before putting the pitcher onto the base
d. placing all the parts of the blender in their appropriate places before operating it
9. Which kind of temperature is usually placed under the armpit?
a. oral temperature c. anal temperature
b. rectal temperature d. axillary temperature
10. You are asked to iron some fabrics at home. Which of the following will you consider before ironing some
fabrics that need special care?
a. labels of the garments c. pants’ waistbands
b. pleats and pockets of skirts d. collars and sleeves of shirts

How are you so far? Did you enjoy the activity? Now, take the next challenge! Analyze the following
statements, write True if the statement is correct and False if it is wrong. Write your answer on the space
provided before each number.
___________ 1. Temperatures are bodily functions that reflect the body’s state of health and are easily
measurable.
___________ 2. The first step in washing clothes is sorting them according to color and type of garment.
___________ 3. Wipe the thermometer with baby oil before using it.
___________ 4. Flat Iron should cool down before storing it.
___________ 5. Infrared thermometers are also called laser thermometers.

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 What’s In

“Complete Me”
I’m sure that in your homes there are tools, equipment and paraphernalia that you usually use. We
use different tools in different situations. Preparing meals, cleaning and ironing clothes, and taking vital
signs are activities in caregiving. Can you identify at least two (2) tools, equipment and paraphernalia used
in caregiving and its task requirement.

What’s New
How are you coping with our lesson? I hope you are excited about the activities that we will discuss
in this module. Study the situations that follow and do the tasks that are asked in each situation.

Activity 1. Let Us Sterilize!

“Mrs. Hazel gave birth to a healthy baby girl and her husband bought a new feeding bottle
sterilizer. However, they wanted to know the purpose and the proper way of using the sterilizer.”
Which of the following statements are the task requirement of sterilizer? Put a before the
statement if it is a task requirement in sterilizing the bottle and if it is not.

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 _____ 1. Fill up the sterilizer with water inside up to the cover.
_____ 2. Use the tongs to support the bottles when placed upside down.
_____ 3. Place the nipples, nipple rings and caps in such a way that they do not touch each other.
_____ 4. Put the ingredients inside the sterilizer and cover it firmly.
_____ 5. Put detergent into the sterilizer
_____ 6. Cover the sterilizer and turn it on.
_____ 7. Remove the cover of the sterilizer while the water is boiling.
_____ 8. Remove the tong inside the sterilizer.
_____ 9. Remove the feeding bottles from the sterilizer.
_____ 10. Unplug the sterilizer unit.

Activity 2. Let Us Check

One of the symptoms of having colds and cough is the increasing temperature. Your friend Noel is
checking his own temperature by using a digital thermometer. He wants to know how to use the
thermometer and its normal temperature.
Which of the following statements does he need to know about using thermometer? Put a
before the statement if it refers to the correct information about thermometer and if it is not.
______ 1. The normal adult body temperature is 37 degrees Celsius.
______ 2. Place the thermometer into the container immediately after using it.
______ 3. The normal oral temperature ranges from 36.4 to 37.2 degrees Celsius.
______ 4. Wipe the thermometer with baby oil after using it.
______ 5. Digital thermometer may be inserted into the mouth under the tongue, under the armpit or
into the anus
______ 6. The anus is the most convenient way of taking the temperature.
______ 7. Wipe the thermometer with alcohol after using it.
______ 8. The digital thermometer measures the heat coming from the eardrum.
______ 9. The balance between heat produced and heat lost is the body temperature.
______ 10. Use warm water in cleaning the thermometer.

What Is It
Now, that you have successfully identified the different tools, equipment and paraphernalia used in
caregiving, it is important that you should know how to use them.

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 Enjoy reading the information below, then find out how much you can you remember the uses of
equipment, tools and paraphernalia based on the task requirement.

Common Equipment in Meal Preparation

Equipment Task requirement

1. Blender 1. Put the blender in a dry and flat surface.

2. All the parts should be placed in their appropriate places before
operating.
3. Put the pitcher onto the base and plug the blender.
4. Place the ingredients in the pitcher and put the lid on firmly.
5. Start operating the blender.
6. Clean the blender after use.
2. Coffee Maker 1. Put the bottle container with water according to the number of cups of
coffee you need to make.
2. Fill the bottle container with water into the reservoir of the coffee maker,
and place the carafe back into position.
3. Place a coffee filter into the filter basket and add coffee into the filter using
a spoon.
4. Turn on the coffee maker and wait for your coffee to brew.

3. Electric Can 1. Remove the electric can opener into an outlet.

Opener 2. Lift up the lever that raises the cutting wheel;
3. Put the lever down and press hard enough so that the wheel gets into the can
4. Turn on the opener while holding the bottom of the can and it will automatically
turn as the wheel slices through the can.
5. Remove the can from the opener.
6. Unplug the opener from the outlet.

4. Food Processor 1. Pull out the food processor from its box container.
2. Put it on a stable, flat surface.
3. Plug it on the electrical outlet safely.
4. Remove the cover and put the food ingredients to be processed.
5. Put back the cover and turn on the processor to start with the procedure.
6. Remove ingredients form the food processor.
7. Remove the cover and pour the ingredients into your bowl or plate.
8. Unplug the food processor after using.

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5. Microwave Oven 1. Position evenly the food items in a covered dish.
Cooking 2. Always cover the dish with a plastic wrapper.
3. Mix or rotate food midway through the microwaving time.
4. Never partially cook food and store it for later use.

6. Microwave Defrosting 1. Before defrosting, remove food from the package.

2. Do not use plastic wrapper to cover your food inside the microwave .

7. Bottle Sterilizer 1. Put the bottle upside down.

2. Use the tongs to support the bottles individually.
3. Place the nipples, nipple rings and caps in such a way that they do
not touch each other.
4. Cover the sterilizer and turn on the unit. (Sterilization typically takes
about 10 minutes with an automatic cycle that raises water temperature
to a sufficient level to kill off any bacteria (212 degrees Fahrenheit).
5. Unplug the unit.
6. Remove the feeding bottles from the sterilizer.
7. Clean the sterilizer based on the manufacturer’s specifications.

Common Equipment in Cleaning, Washing and Ironing

1. Flat Iron 1. Check the label of every garment before ironing. This is necessary as
some fabrics need special care instructions.
2. Unfold your ironing board near the outlet. Plug in your iron and choose
the appropriate setting based on the material of the clothes you are
ironing.
3. Preheating the flat iron should be done before starting. You will have
to wait about 2-5 minutes to let the iron warm up.
4. Place and arrange the garment across the ironing board before you
start ironing.
5. Unplug the iron and do not store if it is still hot.

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 2. Washing 1. The very first step in washing is sorting the clothes. Separate
Machine white and light color from dark-colored clothes. Also, they
should be sorted according to their material.
2. Wash clothes with heavy fabrics together and clothes with light
fabrics together.
3. Put detergent into the washing machine. Let the detergent go to
the bottom of the washing machine.
4. Put the clothes loosely into the washing machine.
5. Load the laundry as high as the manufacturer specifies or to
the top row of holes in the tub.
6. Close the lid and choose the setting of the washing machine
according to what you are washing.
7. Turn on the machine. Let the unit work through all of the cycles.
Wait for the machine to turn off before you unload the washed
laundry.
8. Load the next batch of clothes and do steps 5 and 6 again until
you are done with the laundry.
9. Turn off and unplug the unit.

Common Equipment in Taking Vital Signs

Are you discovering more! The next will be the most useful equipment and paraphernalia for
checking your patient or client’s Vital Signs.
When caring for an infant, toddler, child, elderly or person with special needs, measuring the vital
signs should be taken with proper care. This module will lead you to the basic knowledge of taking vital
signs. As you learn the different processes, you will also perform taking vital signs.
But first, let us talk about vital signs. Vital signs are bodily functions that reflect the body’s state
of health and are easily measurable. These are body temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and
blood pressure. In some cases, the pain that a person experiences is considered to be the fifth vital
sign.
Have you seen doctors and nurses wearing their stethoscopes? Do you like to be one of them in
the future?
Let us identify the paraphernalia that are important in diagnosing patient’s condition:
1. Thermometer
Body temperature is a measurement of the amount of heat in the body. The balance between heat
produced and heat lost is the body temperature. The normal adult body temperature is 37 degrees
Celsius. There is a normal range in which a person’s body temperature may vary and still be considered
normal.

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 Take a look at these normal ranges of body temperature:

Oral : 36.4 to 37.2 degrees Celsius

Rectal : 37 to 37.8 degrees Celsius
Axillary : 35.9 to 36.7 degrees Celsius

The following are the different types of thermometers:

1. Clinical thermometer  may be inserted either into the rectum through the anus (rectal
temperature), into the mouth under the tongue (oral or sub-lingual)
or armpit (axillary temperature).
 It is made of glass with a narrowing above the bulb so that the
mercury column stays in position even when the instrument is
removed but the use of this type is now being eradicated as the
mercury content is dangerous to people.

2. Digital thermometer  may be inserted into the mouth under the tongue, under the armpit
or into the anus.
 This thermometer displays the reading in the LCD. This type of
thermometer does not use mercury which is hazardous to humans.
That is why more and more people are using it now.
 using this is simple, quick and effective.

3. Ear digital thermometer  measures the heat coming from the eardrum. This release of heat
is converted into a temperature and displayed on an LCD.
 It is very easy to use because you just have to place the tip in the
ear of a person, press the button and in a few seconds, the
measurement is seen on the LCD.

4. Infrared thermometer  measures temperature using thermal radiation emitted by the

with laser pointer body.
 It is also called laser thermometer which a laser is utilized to aid in
aiming the temperature.
 Others call it non-contact thermometer because of its ability to
measure temperature from a distance.
 It provides temperature reading without physically touching the
object.
 All you have to do is aim at the object (as in the forehead), pull the
trigger and immediately, you can see the temperature reading on
the LCD.

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2. BP Apparatus
Another important measurement that you should learn to take is the blood pressure. Blood pressure
is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the blood vessels. The heart contracts as it pumps
the blood into the arteries. When the heart is contracting, the pressure is highest. This pressure is what we
know as the systolic pressure. Now, as the heart relaxes between each contraction, the pressure
decreases. When the heart is at its most relaxed state, the pressure is lowest. And we call this diastolic
pressure. The following steps will help you measure blood pressure accurately.
Before taking the Blood Pressure of the patient always wash hands and prepare the equipment you
will use.
1. Introduce yourself and let the patient or client know the procedure to be done.
2. Sanitize the earpieces of the stethoscope with an antiseptic pad.
3. Ask your client to rest quietly. Have him/her lie down or sit on a chair whichever is more
comfortable for him/her.
4. If you are using a mercurial apparatus, the measuring scale should be within the level of your
eyes.
5. Expose the arm of your client by rolling the sleeves up. Have your client’s arm from the elbow
down to rest fully extended on the bed or the arm of a chair.
6. Unroll the cuff, loosen the screw and squeeze the cuff with your hands to remove air completely.
7. Wrap the cuff around your client’s arm above the elbow, not too tight or too loose.
8. Find your client’s brachial pulse at the inside of the elbow. Hold the diaphragm there and inflate
the cuff until the pulse disappears. Take note of the reading and immediately deflate the cuff.
This is the client’s approximate systolic reading and is called the palpated systolic pressure.
9. Place the stethoscope’s earpieces into your ears and place the diaphragm on the brachial pulse.
10. Turn the screw to close it. Inflate the cuff until the dial points to 30 mm above the palpated
systolic pressure.
11. Turn the screw to open it. Let the air escape slowly until the sound of the pulse comes back.
Take note of the calibration that the pointer passes as you hear the first sound. This indicates
the systolic pressure.
12. You have to continue releasing the air from the cuff. When you hear the sounds change to
something softer and faster and disappear, take note of the calibration. This is now the diastolic
pressure.
13. Deflate the cuff complete. Remove it from the arm of your client and record the reading on the
client’s chart.
14. Wipe the earpieces of the stethoscope with cotton and alcohol and place the equipment back
to their proper place and wash your hands.

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 Let us learned the estimated Normal Blood Pressure for Age

Age Normal Systolic Range Normal Diastolic Range

Adolescent (14–18 years) 90–120 mm Hg 50–80 mm Hg

Adult (19–40 years) 95–135 mm Hg 60–80 mm Hg

Adult (41–60 years) 110–145 mm Hg 70–90 mm Hg

Older adult (61 and older) 95–145 mm Hg 70–90 mm Hg

What‘s More

You are doing good! You have learned the different uses of the tools, equipment, and paraphernalia
in caregiving. Now, let us check how far you have learned the lesson.

ACTIVITY 1. CHECK ME OUT!

Directions: In the space provided, write TRUE if the statement is correct. But if it is FALSE, underline the
word that makes it wrong and write the correct answer before the number.

_________ 1. Check the label of every garment before ironing.

_________ 2. Infrared thermometer is also called digital thermometer.
_________ 3.Clinical thermometer can be inserted in the anus.
_________ 4. Wipe the earpieces of the stethoscope with cotton with alcohol.
_________ 5. The normal systolic range adolescent (14–18 years) is 90–120 mm Hg.
_________ 6. Unplug the iron and store when hot.
_________ 7. Put the feeding bottles downward inside the sterilizer unit.
_________ 8. Sterilization takes about 15 minutes to sufficient kill off any bacteria.
_________ 9. The first step in washing is sorting the clothes.
_________ 10. Before taking the blood pressure of the patient always wash hands and prepare the
equipment you will use.

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ACTIVITY 2. FIX ME PLEASE!
Directions: Rearrange the jumbled letters to form a word that would fill and complete the idea of the
statement.

1. The type of thermometer that reads temperature without touching the object or the person.
RIFARNED RRMMOTEETHE
2. Always ____________the iron after using it.
UUPLGN
3. It is the best way to check the garment before ironing the cloth.
LLAEB
4. It refers to the process of making something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.
IIIETSRLATZON
5. It refers to the bodily functions that reflect the body’s state of health
and are easily measurable.
TIAVL GINSS

What I Have Learned

Activity 3. “Fit Me In”

Directions: Inside the box are the tools, equipment and paraphernalia in caregiving. Choose from the words
that matches statements below. Write your answers on the space before the number.

bottle sterilizer sterilizer microwave oven flat iron

digital thermometer stethoscope clinical thermometer

___________ 1. It is a very useful tool in cooking or reheating food.

___________ 2. Its sterilization typically takes about 10 minutes to kill off any bacteria.
___________ 3. It needs to be pre-heated for about 2-5 minutes before using it.
___________ 4. It displays the reading of body temperature in the LCD screen.
___________ 5. It is an instrument used for listening to the action of the heart and lungs

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Activity 4. Think Fast
Inspect the pictures in Column A, match it with its proper use in Column B. Write the LETTER of your
answer on the space provided.

A B

1.
a. destroy microorganisms in a containers

2.
b. a measurement of the hotness and coldness of the body

3.
c. electric appliance which is used for washing clothes and linen

4.
d. useful tool specially during mealtime

5.
e. the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the blood vessels

What Can I Do

Activity 5. Apply Me
Now, it’s about time for us to use your knowledge in real life situations. Let us answer the following
questions below.
1. Observe while your mother irons a certain cloth. On the spaces provided below, list down the type of cloth
and the steps she does while ironing it.
Type of cloth: _______________________________
Steps in ironing the cloth:
1. ________________________________
2. ________________________________
3. ________________________________
4. ________________________________
5. ________________________________

2. We ensure safety of our every home specially this time that we are facing pandemic. With the help of your mother,
sterilize your spoons and forks at home. Inside the box below, enumerate the steps you did in sterilizing.

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 Assessment (Post-Test)

Directions: Here are some questions that will test you if how far have you learned about the tools,
equipment and paraphernalia in caregiving. Answer the following questions.

1. Which of the following thermometers is inserted into the mouth under the tongue, under the
armpit or into the anus?
a. digital thermometer c. ear digital thermometer
b. clinical thermometer d. infrared thermometer with laser pointer
2. You have checked the temperature of your mother. What are you going to do after using the
thermometer?
a. Wash it with tap water. c. Disinfect it using an alcohol.
b. Wipe it with a clean cloth. d. Place it in the container after using.
3. Which of the following is the BEST way to check the body temperature?
a. Use a clinical thermometer. c. Check if there is face redness.
b. Place your hand on the forehead. d. Observe the color of your urine.
4. Which of the following forces the blood to push against the walls of the blood vessels?
a. arterial pressure b. capillary pressure c. blood pressure d. venous pressure
5. Which of the following should NOT be considered in ironing clothes?
a. Check the brand name of the garment.
b. Segregate the old clothes from new clothes.
c. Check the smoothness and texture of the cloth.
d. Follow the instructions on taking special care of some fabrics.
6. What do we call the balance between heat produced and heat lost in the body?
a. pulse rate b. respiratory rate c. blood pressure d. body temperature
7. Which type of thermometer uses mercury and is considered unsafe to use?
a. ear thermometer b. digital thermometer c. infrared thermometer d. clinical thermometer
8. Which of the following procedure is NOT the proper way to operate a blender?
a. placing hard objects inside the blender
b. operating a blender in a dry, flat surface
c. plugging the blender first before putting the pitcher onto the base
d. placing all the parts of the blender in their appropriate places before operating it
9. Which kind of temperature is usually placed under the armpit?
a. oral temperature b. rectal temperature c. anal temperature d. axillary temperature

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10. You are ask to iron some fabrics at home. Which of the following will you consider before
ironing
some fabrics that need special care?
a. labels of the garments c. pants’ waistbands
b. pleats and pockets of skirts d. collars and sleeves of shirts

How are you so far? Did you enjoy the activity? Now, take the next challenge! Analyze the following
statements, write True if the statement is correct and False if it is wrong. Write your answer on the space provided
before each number.
___________ 1. Temperatures are bodily functions that reflect the body’s state of health and are easily
measurable.
___________ 2. The first step in washing clothes is sorting them according to color and type of garment.
___________ 3. Wipe the thermometer with baby oil before using it.
___________ 4. Flat Iron should cool down before storing it.
___________ 5. Infrared thermometers are also called laser thermometers.

Additional Activities

You did a great job and you’ve come this far! I know you’ve learned a lot about the lesson. Now for your
additional activities, just enjoy answering the following questions written in the box.
Activity 5. ”Find Me Why”
Identify at least 2 tools, equipment and paraphernalia that can be found in your home. Describe how it is used
and why you are using it.

1. Of all the tools, equipment and paraphernalia discussed, what are the tools, equipment and paraphernalia do
you use in a day to day activity? Which of the tools, equipment and paraphernalia are important for you? Why?

2. What part of this lesson did you find interesting or useful in your everyday life? Why?

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