Tattoos & Body Piercings
Sore, Illness - correct answer-Health problems range from _____/ Itchy Skin to life-
threatening ___________.
Pain, Infection, Allergic - correct answer-Can also cause a great deal of ______ and carry a
high risk of ________ and _________ reaction.
Tattoo, 1-2 - correct answer-If all goes well, when getting a ___________, the skin should
heal in _____-_____ weeks.
True - correct answer-True or False? In some states tattoo shops are illegal.
False - correct answer-All tattoo shops are allowed to serve minors.
The American Academy of Dermatology - correct answer-This organization advises against
all forms of body piercings except that of the earlobe.
Do Not - correct answer-Many people who administer tattoos and piercings (do/do not)
follow simple Health rules that are designed to prevent infections.
Infections - correct answer-The greatest danger of tattoos and piercings.
Needle - correct answer-Infections come from bacteria or viruses that are transmitted
through a contaminated _________ or other instruments.
9, Hepatitis C - correct answer-A recent study indicates that people with tattoos are _____
times more likely to be infected with the deadly __________ virus than those without tattoos.
Hepatitis B, HIV, Tuberculosis - correct answer-Unsafe tattooing and piercing practices have
also been linked to ___________, __________, tetanus, and ____________.
No - correct answer-___________ area(s) is 100% safe for piercings or tattoos.
Tongue Piercings - correct answer-Particularly likely to cause infections because of the many
germs that live in the mouth.
Dyes - correct answer-Some people have allergic reactions to the _________ used in
tattoos.
May Be - correct answer-Redness and itching (may be/ won't be) severe enough to require a
doctor to remove the tattoo.
Latex Gloves - correct answer-Common allergy when getting a tattoo.
Sore, Illness - correct answer-Health problems range from _____/ Itchy Skin to life-
threatening ___________.
Pain, Infection, Allergic - correct answer-Can also cause a great deal of ______ and carry a
high risk of ________ and _________ reaction.
Tattoo, 1-2 - correct answer-If all goes well, when getting a ___________, the skin should
heal in _____-_____ weeks.
True - correct answer-True or False? In some states tattoo shops are illegal.
False - correct answer-All tattoo shops are allowed to serve minors.
The American Academy of Dermatology - correct answer-This organization advises against
all forms of body piercings except that of the earlobe.
Do Not - correct answer-Many people who administer tattoos and piercings (do/do not)
follow simple Health rules that are designed to prevent infections.
Infections - correct answer-The greatest danger of tattoos and piercings.
Needle - correct answer-Infections come from bacteria or viruses that are transmitted
through a contaminated _________ or other instruments.
9, Hepatitis C - correct answer-A recent study indicates that people with tattoos are _____
times more likely to be infected with the deadly __________ virus than those without tattoos.
Hepatitis B, HIV, Tuberculosis - correct answer-Unsafe tattooing and piercing practices have
also been linked to ___________, __________, tetanus, and ____________.
No - correct answer-___________ area(s) is 100% safe for piercings or tattoos.
Tongue Piercings - correct answer-Particularly likely to cause infections because of the many
germs that live in the mouth.
Dyes - correct answer-Some people have allergic reactions to the _________ used in
tattoos.
May Be - correct answer-Redness and itching (may be/ won't be) severe enough to require a
doctor to remove the tattoo.
Latex Gloves - correct answer-Common allergy when getting a tattoo.
