BODY ART EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What are all the diseases that are associated with tattooing? - ANSWER-Hepatitis
What causes a yellowing if the skin and eye? - ANSWER-Hepatitis
Client skin rashes and diseases are most often associated with what? - ANSWER-
Staphylococcus
The minimum temperature of the autoclave for sterilizing instruments is? - ANSWER-
250 F
Used needles are to be disposed of in? - ANSWER-Sharps container
If using a sterilizer, a WHAT shall be completed with use of a biological monitoring
system to assure all microorganisms have been destroyed and sterilization achieved -
ANSWER-monthly sterilization cycle
What causes scabies? - ANSWER-Scabies mite
The artist certification will expire when each year? - ANSWER-December 31st
Single service means? - ANSWER-One time use (Disposable)
What training certificate is required each year for renewal? - ANSWER-Bloodborne
pathogen
What items are required in a work room? - ANSWER-1: Covered trashcan
2: Mounted paper towel holder for artist only handwashing sink
3: Sharps container
Prior to sterilizing, instruments shall be: - ANSWER-1: Brushed or swabbed to remove
foreign material
2: Tubes disassembled
3: Immersed in an enzymatic cleaner
The single service portions of pigments can be reused on other clients - ANSWER-
False
An artist can attempt to remove a tattoo if he/she did the work - ANSWER-False
A straight razor may be used for shaving a client - ANSWER-False
, Out of state artists certified in their state are not required to apprentice in Arkansas -
ANSWER-False
The Arkansas Health Department currently approves pigments for tattooing - ANSWER-
False
Viruses cause scabies - ANSWER-False; Mites
Autoclave time at proper temperature is 20 minutes - ANSWER-False; 30 minutes
The required number of needles to be on hand is 24 - ANSWER-False
All initial piercing jewelry must be ASTM or ISO certified - ANSWER-True
If using an autoclave, it can be kept on a counter in the workroom - ANSWER-False;
HAS to be separate
List the required information in the bound record book or digital record keeping system:
- ANSWER-Date procedure performed/ name address, and DOB of client if armed
services; Branch of service, rate, or rank/design and location of the procedure/
signature and printed legal name of the client, photocopy of ID. For minors legal
guardian must present ID.
Joan smith has just come into your shop for a tattoo, piercing, or permanent cosmetic
application. List the steps you would do from start to finish. - ANSWER-1: Clean all
surfaces while wearing gloves before client enters with disinfectant.
2: Upon clients arrival greet client
3: Have client present ID and complete all necessary paperwork.
4: Inform client of risk of procedure, if the client wishes to proceed have client sign
consent form and proceed.
5: Take before pictures and explain the process to the client.
6: Wash hands and clean nails with nail brush and glove up to prepare your station for
procedure.
7: Place dental bib on clean surgical tray and other materials needed to perform service.
8: Discard gloves, wash hands again, glove up and prepare clients skin for procedure
by applying antiseptic cleanser to the skin.
9: Service client
10: If at any time you have to touch anything other than the client's servicing area and
the tools provided, you must discard those gloves and use another clean set before you
touch the client.
11: After completing the service place a healing ointment on the client's skin.
12: Immediately discard blade in sharps container.
13: Dispose of all used products and dental bib in biohazard bag with a closed container
along with used gloves and disposable aprons.
14: Wash hands immediately with hot water and antibacterial soap.
15: Glove up again and clean all surfaces in your work area.
ANSWERS
What are all the diseases that are associated with tattooing? - ANSWER-Hepatitis
What causes a yellowing if the skin and eye? - ANSWER-Hepatitis
Client skin rashes and diseases are most often associated with what? - ANSWER-
Staphylococcus
The minimum temperature of the autoclave for sterilizing instruments is? - ANSWER-
250 F
Used needles are to be disposed of in? - ANSWER-Sharps container
If using a sterilizer, a WHAT shall be completed with use of a biological monitoring
system to assure all microorganisms have been destroyed and sterilization achieved -
ANSWER-monthly sterilization cycle
What causes scabies? - ANSWER-Scabies mite
The artist certification will expire when each year? - ANSWER-December 31st
Single service means? - ANSWER-One time use (Disposable)
What training certificate is required each year for renewal? - ANSWER-Bloodborne
pathogen
What items are required in a work room? - ANSWER-1: Covered trashcan
2: Mounted paper towel holder for artist only handwashing sink
3: Sharps container
Prior to sterilizing, instruments shall be: - ANSWER-1: Brushed or swabbed to remove
foreign material
2: Tubes disassembled
3: Immersed in an enzymatic cleaner
The single service portions of pigments can be reused on other clients - ANSWER-
False
An artist can attempt to remove a tattoo if he/she did the work - ANSWER-False
A straight razor may be used for shaving a client - ANSWER-False
, Out of state artists certified in their state are not required to apprentice in Arkansas -
ANSWER-False
The Arkansas Health Department currently approves pigments for tattooing - ANSWER-
False
Viruses cause scabies - ANSWER-False; Mites
Autoclave time at proper temperature is 20 minutes - ANSWER-False; 30 minutes
The required number of needles to be on hand is 24 - ANSWER-False
All initial piercing jewelry must be ASTM or ISO certified - ANSWER-True
If using an autoclave, it can be kept on a counter in the workroom - ANSWER-False;
HAS to be separate
List the required information in the bound record book or digital record keeping system:
- ANSWER-Date procedure performed/ name address, and DOB of client if armed
services; Branch of service, rate, or rank/design and location of the procedure/
signature and printed legal name of the client, photocopy of ID. For minors legal
guardian must present ID.
Joan smith has just come into your shop for a tattoo, piercing, or permanent cosmetic
application. List the steps you would do from start to finish. - ANSWER-1: Clean all
surfaces while wearing gloves before client enters with disinfectant.
2: Upon clients arrival greet client
3: Have client present ID and complete all necessary paperwork.
4: Inform client of risk of procedure, if the client wishes to proceed have client sign
consent form and proceed.
5: Take before pictures and explain the process to the client.
6: Wash hands and clean nails with nail brush and glove up to prepare your station for
procedure.
7: Place dental bib on clean surgical tray and other materials needed to perform service.
8: Discard gloves, wash hands again, glove up and prepare clients skin for procedure
by applying antiseptic cleanser to the skin.
9: Service client
10: If at any time you have to touch anything other than the client's servicing area and
the tools provided, you must discard those gloves and use another clean set before you
touch the client.
11: After completing the service place a healing ointment on the client's skin.
12: Immediately discard blade in sharps container.
13: Dispose of all used products and dental bib in biohazard bag with a closed container
along with used gloves and disposable aprons.
14: Wash hands immediately with hot water and antibacterial soap.
15: Glove up again and clean all surfaces in your work area.
