DANB LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024.

What is sterilization? Answer - the total destruction of spores and diseases causing m.o what is disinfection? Answer - the use of chemical or physical procedures to reduce, destroy, or inactivate pathogens to an acceptable level on inanimate objects What is the chain of infection? Answer - - a susceptible host - disease causing m.o - sufficient numbers of pathogens to initiate - appropriate routes for a pathogen to exit a reservoir and enter a host - a mode of transmission Name semi-critical instruments/equipment Answer - - IR positioner - Sensor / psp plate - pan bitelock Name non-critical instruments/equipment Answer - - xray tube head, PID, support arm - extraoral radiographic machine - lead/lead equivalent apron/thyroid collar Is XCP non critical or semi critical? Answer - semi critical Name bloodborne diseases Answer - HIV, Hep B & C Name airborne diseases Answer - TB