TATTOO OREGON FINAL TEST WITH QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS (NEW UPDATE
2026/2027)
What should you use during a tattoo to clean the skin?
a) madacide
b) antiseptic
c) green soap
d) alcohol
antiseptic
What does 'clean' mean?
a) an area that has been cleaned with soap and water
b) single use equipment
c) absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any
other appropriate method rendering a sanitary condition
d) someone who is free of disease or has been 'sober' for more than 90
days
absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any other
appropriate method rendering a sanitary condition
What is the definition of a facility?
a) oregon health licensing office
b) entire building or structure within which services are performed
c) establishment in which licensee performs electrolysis, performs
electrolysis, permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any combination
thereof.
d) establishment where a licensed tattoo artist posts their license, has a
station to work from and is considered place of employment
,establishment in which licensee performs electrolysis, performs
electrolysis, permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any combination
thereof.
What do you call the destruction of all forms macrobiotic life, including
spores?
a) sterilization
b) sanitize
c) clean
d) fungicide
sterilization
a spray bottle is an acceptable tool to use to apply liquid to the skin?
true/false
true
What is tinea corporis commonly known as?
a) dandruff
b) athletes foot
c) ringworm
d) jock itch
Ringworm
bar soap is prohibited when washing hands before, during and after a
procedure?
true/false
true
What sinks do not qualify as a water source for the facility premises?
a) employee hand washing sinks
,b) bathroom sinks
c) sinks with less than 30 lbs of pressure
d) sinks with more than 30 lbs of pressure
b) bathroom sinks
What is the most important procedure for prevention of all infections,
including HIV?
a) accurate aftercare and pre-service sheet
b) waivers
c) single-use tubes and needles
d) good hand-washing after glove removal and between each client
good hand-washing after glove removal and between each client
What should I do if I notice a tear in my gloves?
a) Take gloves off, put new gloves on.
b) Take gloves off, use an approved hand sanitizer, put new gloves on c)
Take gloves off, wash hands, put new gloves on
d) Nothing as long as I did not break skin
c) Take gloves off, wash hands, put new gloves on
Whom of the following may you tattoo? Someone who....
.
.
a) Is pregnant
b) Is visibly intoxicated
c) A minor with parental consent
d) Shows signs of intravenous drug use
a) Is pregnant
What should aftercare instructions consist of?
a) Approved Doctor List, Touch-up fees, Referral Information
b) Approved lotions, risks, artist contact information
, c) Verbal and written instructions regarding care following service,
possible side effects and restrictions
d) Possible reactions, side effects, and potential complications of the
tattooing process.
c) Verbal and written instructions regarding care following service,
possible side effects and restrictions
What are the approved sterilization modes for instruments used in the
practice of permanent color or tattoo artist services?
a) Madacide or alcohol
b) Ultrasonic or Alcohol
c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
d) Single-use or ultrasonic
.
c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
Which of the following is a high level disinfectant?
a) Alcohol
b) Witch hazel
c) Madacide
d) Green Soap
c) Madacide
What is the definition of a low level disinfectant?
a) A chemical demonstrating tuberculocidal activity
b) A chemical demonstrating bactericidal, fungicidal and limited virucidal
activity c) A chemical that inhibits the growth of bacteria
d) Antibacterial chemical
b) A chemical demonstrating bactericidal, fungicidal and limited virucidal
activity
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS (NEW UPDATE
2026/2027)
What should you use during a tattoo to clean the skin?
a) madacide
b) antiseptic
c) green soap
d) alcohol
antiseptic
What does 'clean' mean?
a) an area that has been cleaned with soap and water
b) single use equipment
c) absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any
other appropriate method rendering a sanitary condition
d) someone who is free of disease or has been 'sober' for more than 90
days
absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any other
appropriate method rendering a sanitary condition
What is the definition of a facility?
a) oregon health licensing office
b) entire building or structure within which services are performed
c) establishment in which licensee performs electrolysis, performs
electrolysis, permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any combination
thereof.
d) establishment where a licensed tattoo artist posts their license, has a
station to work from and is considered place of employment
,establishment in which licensee performs electrolysis, performs
electrolysis, permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any combination
thereof.
What do you call the destruction of all forms macrobiotic life, including
spores?
a) sterilization
b) sanitize
c) clean
d) fungicide
sterilization
a spray bottle is an acceptable tool to use to apply liquid to the skin?
true/false
true
What is tinea corporis commonly known as?
a) dandruff
b) athletes foot
c) ringworm
d) jock itch
Ringworm
bar soap is prohibited when washing hands before, during and after a
procedure?
true/false
true
What sinks do not qualify as a water source for the facility premises?
a) employee hand washing sinks
,b) bathroom sinks
c) sinks with less than 30 lbs of pressure
d) sinks with more than 30 lbs of pressure
b) bathroom sinks
What is the most important procedure for prevention of all infections,
including HIV?
a) accurate aftercare and pre-service sheet
b) waivers
c) single-use tubes and needles
d) good hand-washing after glove removal and between each client
good hand-washing after glove removal and between each client
What should I do if I notice a tear in my gloves?
a) Take gloves off, put new gloves on.
b) Take gloves off, use an approved hand sanitizer, put new gloves on c)
Take gloves off, wash hands, put new gloves on
d) Nothing as long as I did not break skin
c) Take gloves off, wash hands, put new gloves on
Whom of the following may you tattoo? Someone who....
.
.
a) Is pregnant
b) Is visibly intoxicated
c) A minor with parental consent
d) Shows signs of intravenous drug use
a) Is pregnant
What should aftercare instructions consist of?
a) Approved Doctor List, Touch-up fees, Referral Information
b) Approved lotions, risks, artist contact information
, c) Verbal and written instructions regarding care following service,
possible side effects and restrictions
d) Possible reactions, side effects, and potential complications of the
tattooing process.
c) Verbal and written instructions regarding care following service,
possible side effects and restrictions
What are the approved sterilization modes for instruments used in the
practice of permanent color or tattoo artist services?
a) Madacide or alcohol
b) Ultrasonic or Alcohol
c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
d) Single-use or ultrasonic
.
c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
Which of the following is a high level disinfectant?
a) Alcohol
b) Witch hazel
c) Madacide
d) Green Soap
c) Madacide
What is the definition of a low level disinfectant?
a) A chemical demonstrating tuberculocidal activity
b) A chemical demonstrating bactericidal, fungicidal and limited virucidal
activity c) A chemical that inhibits the growth of bacteria
d) Antibacterial chemical
b) A chemical demonstrating bactericidal, fungicidal and limited virucidal
activity
