Beyond Clean Interview with Lindsay Brown

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Quiz Questions

The following questions are based on the podcast interview with Lindsay Brown on the subject of "Surgical Instrument Cleaning Brushes"

What bristle type is the most durable synthetic fiber used for brushes *

2 points

Muslin

Polypropylene

Nylon

Cotton

True or False: The passive layer can be damaged by chemicals, but not by proper stainless steel brush bristles *

2 points

True

False

True or False: Stainless steel brushes are safe to use on all instruments types *

2 points

True

False

Rust is normally the result of: *

2 points

Magnetism

Hard water

Pitting

Bioburden

Maximum brush effectiveness comes from what two factors *

2 points

Technician experience and instrument design

Chemicals in detergent and soak time

Effort and application force

Brush type and bristle-tip contact

True or False: Brushing should only be done while the instrument in under water *

2 points

True

False

True or False: A twisting movement with a brush maximizes the surface contact when cleaning lumens *

2 points

True

False

True or False: IFU's do not recommend specific brush sizes. Therefore, it is up to technicians to determine what fits best. *

2 points

True

False

True or False: It is acceptable for some limited cleaning to happen on the clean side of the department. *

2 points

True

False

How often should reusable brushes be cleaned? *

2 points

After every use

Any time they visiably soiled

Once per shift

Once per day

How quickly can biofilm develop inside an instrument? *

2 points

5 minutes

15 minutes

30 minutes

60 minutes

True or False: The adoption of single-use brushes is the surest way to prevent cross-contamination from improper brush use. *

2 points

True

False

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